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    SL350 (R230) Weak FM Signal following Head Unit Change

    Hi, I have asked before, however … I’ve fitted an Alpine Head Unit into my 2005 SL350 (R230) where the FM reception is nowhere as good as the original. I received some excellent advice from ‘Richard’ concerning the feed to the Audio Gateway (thanks again), but I want to check whether I have...
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    2005 SL350 (R230) Aircon will Not Switch Off …

    Hi and thanks ... the a/c continues to run continuously (without cycling on-off) all of the time. When I attempt to switch the a/c 'off', the light flashes slowly and then illuminates again, ie, the a/c does not switch off - not for a second for the whole of the time that the engine is running...
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    2005 SL350 (R230) Aircon will Not Switch Off …

    Hi, Having posted last year that, following an accident – Aircon undamaged – my Aircon would not switch ‘on’ despite the switch in the Centre Console illuminating, I finally carried out some ‘back to basics’ fault diagnosis where it transpired that there was power going to the Aircon...
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    2005 SL350 (R230) Gearbox Oil Level and Vibration?

    Thing is ... if the vibration was present each time I put the vehicle into reverse, then I would understand the problem potentially being due to worn mounts. However, I only experience the vibration when the engine is cold (very cold) - once warmed up, no vibration at all. I was wondering...
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    R230 Reverse Camera – Switch-on Wire and Inspiration

    If anybody has fitted a reverse camera to an R230, I would still be really interested in seeing a picture of the camera installation - thanks.
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    2005 SL350 (R230) Gearbox Oil Level and Vibration?

    ... my vibration would not seem to be linked to speed, but engine rpm ... why am I only experiencing vibration when I put the car/gearbox into reverse when the engine is cold? I would still appreciate any ideas if anybody has experienced these symptoms before?
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    R230 Reverse Camera – Switch-on Wire and Inspiration

    Hi, Having fitted an aftermarket Head Unit into my 2005 SL350 with Keyless Entry+Go, I am now looking to fit a Reverse Camera, however, the ‘lock’ button to the side of the boot opening lever takes up the space where a camera might best fit. Therefore, I’m looking for inspiration … I don’t...
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    2005 SL350 (R230) Gearbox Oil Level and Vibration?

    Hi, I have a 2005 SL350 where I noted this cold morning that when I put the car (gearbox) into reverse and started to move backwards (slowly), that the gearbox became noisy, sounding as if there was a slight vibration or knocking coming from the transmission. Driving forwards was absolutely...
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    SL55 (r230) audio advise needed.

    Hi, I note that your post is dated Aug 15 and presume that you have received answers to your questions through alternate sources. I am in the final stages of fitting an Alpine X800D-U into my 2005 SL350 ... it's in, wired and working ... waiting to fit an iPod socket and exploring the...
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    R230 After Market Head Unit - Poor FM Reception

    Thanks Richard ... I presume that I cannot unpeel the DAB Aerial and re-stick it horizontally? The fakra to ISO Aerial connector looks fine and the FM reception is okay - simply not quite as good as it was prior to the head unit change. Some static-type interference on Radio 4 during some...
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    R230 After Market Head Unit - Poor FM Reception

    Hi, I had asked for assistance with poor (no) FM reception after installing an after-market Head Unit and received excellent assistance to identify that I needed to connect an additional 'switch-on' supply to specific wires leading to the Audio Gateway ... oh, a 2005 SL350 with (now removed)...
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    R230 (SL350) Boot Lid Gas Strut Question

    Thanks Richard, I'd missed your earlier response and phoned MB in Salisbury ... they stated exactly as you had: the 0036 fits on each side of the boot lid (2 per vehicle) whilst the 0136 fits on the boot lid frame somewhere (1 per vehicle). Thanks again and I guess that my mistaken purchase...
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    R230 (SL350) Boot Lid Gas Strut Question

    Hi, I have an issue where the Boot Lid on my SL350 will not stay open, but continually falls on my head - I need to replace the Boot Lid Gas Struts where they even have their Part Number conveniently written on them (Q7 A230 750 0036). My question concerns the fact that I have (in error)...
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    R230 Head Unit Replacement - OEM Aerial Adaptor/Connection?

    Hi and thanks ... connected the Alpine Remote Turn-On to the Blue wire(s) going to the Audio Gateway - actually removed the AGW from the vehicle - and now have a decent FM signal. Reception issue resolved and many thanks Richard for your time plus advice. My next project will be to fit a Rear...
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    R230 Head Unit Replacement - OEM Aerial Adaptor/Connection?

    Thanks Richard ... I will connect to the blue wires at the AGW (will now have to be next week) and then update this post. Regards Wolfgang
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    R230 Head Unit Replacement - OEM Aerial Adaptor/Connection?

    Hello Richard, can you clarify what you mean by 'discrete power feed from the AGW'?... do you mean that I need to connect/provide ACC power (12v Ign or Remote Turn-on from Head Unit) into the pair of blue wires entering the AGW at the 4-way connector? I note that the pair of blue wires both...
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    R230 Head Unit Replacement - OEM Aerial Adaptor/Connection?

    I was beginning to suspect that I needed to power the antenna ... any ideas about where and which wire I need to piggy-back onto to feed power?
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    R230 Head Unit Replacement - OEM Aerial Adaptor/Connection?

    Hi. I am/have replaced the Command Head Unit in my 2005 SL350 and am installing an Alpine X800D-U connected to a JL HD900/5 Amplifier to run the OEM BOSE Speakers. All working so far EXCEPT I am not receiving an FM Signal at the head unit (the aerial connection from the head unit and up to the...
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    Is this lorry driver a bully or intoxicated?

    I agree with most others here ... the middle lane is an overtaking lane, not a driving lane. Lorry driver's actions were unforgivable however.
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    R230, Wiring an After-Market Amplifier into the BOSE Speakers

    Hi, I had asked this question in a slightly different context before, but sadly received no replies. Worth another shot perhaps ... I am fitting an after market head unit into my 2005 SL350 and also replacing the BOSE Amp with a 5-Channel JL HD900/5 Amp. I have received some (limited) advice...
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