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No mine is differant configuration it has cylindrical type fuses and the relay for the light faults is in position 2 on the photo. Regards Neville

Thanks Dec, does anyone know anything about this lever and how to use it? Neville

I do not want to damage the relay or its housing. The w124 is the same setup has anyone had this problem or is the relay just stuck ? Anyone help as it is an anoying fault ? Neville

I have a 1993 R129 300SL the light globe check light on the dashboard keeps coming on at random I have replaced the rear number plate globes as this can cause the check globe light to come but it still comes on. I have been told that it could be a faulty relay I have removed the cover to the...

Thanks for the reply Vlad I checked the oil level is OK and quality Good Neville

E270 Thanks for your reply what makes you think it is the diff oil? Have you had this problem ? Regards Neville

Come on Fellas someone must have had a similar problem ANY IDEAS. Neville

I have a 1993 r129, 300sl when the auto gearbox changes from first to second gear I can hear a whurring or bumpf for about 3 seconds.this noise also happens when I am in top gear and put my foot on and off the gas . The noise only occurs when the engine is at medium revs if I push the car or...

Vlad, Thanks for the info ,gearbox is full of fluid so must be clutch pack this will be costly Happy Newyear to you Regards Neville PS can I get to the clutch pack to replace it now without taking the transmission out of the car ?

Hi Vlad , If it is a clutch pack what will happen when it finally gives out? Is it a major cost to repair? Regards Neville

come on guys has anyone any ideas on what the problem might be

I have a 1993 R129 SL300, When the automatic gearbox changes from first gear to second gear the sound of the gear change is odd it is like it is flaring, this only happens at certain speed if I am driving slowly or very hard it does not happen. also at times the opposite happens and the gear...

Thanks David I think I will try this job myself. Thanks again Neville

Hi fellas,I have a 1993 300SL R129 with the 24 valve M104 engine the water pump bearings are very noisey do I have to remove the cylinder head to remove the water pump ? The dealer has told me the head has to be removed to remove the water pump. PS there isnt any water in the oil so why...

Thanks very much fellas I always get a prompt reply and good advice when I contact this forum . Thanks again Neville