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    SLK 230 - headlamp connector - help please!

    Following the above, I visited my main dealer which, after the usual unhelpful "must be a problem due to non original part " lecture, resulted in a much more helpful identification from another parts desk assistant. The replacement Bosch headlamp unit requires a specific adapter cable to link...
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    SLK 230 - headlamp connector - help please!

    I posted a thread last week about changing out a broken headlamp unit. Have just removed, refitted that easily. Just needed a 9mm and 10mm socket. Easy-peesy. Unfortunately, Bosch have decided to change the design of the 4-pin "square/round" wiring connector in favour of a 4-pin "row"...
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    Changing '98 SLK headlamp - help please!

    Hi all, I trawled the "How To" but couldn't see any threads on this. Last MoT revealed the beam adjuster screw (plastic barrelled thing) on the n/side unit was broken. Quite how this happened is a mystery as I've never touched it. I'm tempted to think the main dealer broke it. Regardless of...
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    1997 SLK roof working - but ignition 'sensitiive'

    Since the last post, this has magically sorted itself out as it did before. Roof now cycles perfectly. No additional action on my part. The ONLY thing I can associate is that, completely separately, I had to check a rear brake-light. Anyone who has changed one of these will know that getting...
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Since the last post, this has magically sorted itself out as it did before. C/L now sets on motion. No additional action on my part. The ONLY thing I can associate is that, completely separately, I had to check a rear brake-light. Anyone who has changed one of these will know that getting to...
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Unfortunately, following the manual instructions didn't get a result. Still no auto-lock on driving away. Along with the odd roof operation (operates perfectly - but only when the car has been started from stationary, so flashing red switch and no-go if I've driven anywhere, have to switch...
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Bazzle / Diesel, Thanks a million. Manual instructions couldn't be clearer and I'm willing to bet this is the likely problem. As per my other thread on funny roof behaviour, I've been fiddling with the locking button a lot recently and seems very likely I've switched this function off. Thanks...
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    1997 SLK roof working - but ignition 'sensitiive'

    Thanks guys. Loads of useful stuff on the US site. Someone there had exactly the same auto-c/l on motion (or lack of) problem (my other post). There's a reference there to turning this feature on and off with a "press and hold" of the dashboard button. So I'll check that out. Could very easily...
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    1997 SLK roof working - but ignition 'sensitiive'

    Thank you, sir. I'm not far from yourself. Live in Windsor.
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    1997 SLK roof working - but ignition 'sensitiive'

    Thanks. Do you know a good website to locate MB independents I should try - other than the mighty Google.
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Thanks guys. I did have a look in the manual - but only to find the fuse locations so will check the c/l operation/reset stuff. On the connection to the roof thing, I'm only suspicious of that as the 2 problems have occured independently. The roof issue was sporadic for the last 18 months...
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Nope. This is on a standard simple 1997 SLK. No whizzy menus or switches.
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    SLK 230 - Central locking on drive-away (or not)

    Hello, And another thing - which I'm pretty sure isn't related to the thread I just posted on the roof issue... The activation of the central locking on driving off has apparently recently stopped working on my car. Passenger and boot locks are still all operational and will lock/unlock...
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    1997 SLK roof working - but ignition 'sensitiive'

    Hi, New here but can see loads of useful posts so hope someone can assist before I risk visiting the dealer. The roof on my SLK is working just fine - but - it tends to only raise or lower if the car has just been started from rest. E.g. 1. Start car, lower roof = all good 2. Drive to...
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