r170

As above the bulb on the lighting switch bottom right on dashboard does not illuminate anymore. Popped in to main dealer yesterday and chatted to parts dept. No replacement bulb shown on system and replacemnt unit is circa £300:eek: Any sensible suggestions for a fix?:doh:

Hi all, I have a transmission related whine. I was wondering if anyone else had any similar experiences or suggestions or knew of any common failure points. SLK 230K (R170) Auto, 03-plate, 85,000 miles on the clock. The pitch is definitely related to road speed, starting from below 5mph...

Hi all, I'm looking to confirm, or rule out choices in oil and would appreciate any input. I'm looking for an oil than can be used in both my s320 2001 cdi and the wife's slk 230k 1998. Both are high mileage, 150k and 160k miles respectively. Checked both handbooks and the s says 229.1 or...

Hi everyone. just want to know what the R170 Armrest/Handbrake area Part Number is in black :dk: mine looks as if someone been scratching at it, its worn badly.

Hi All........Looking for any r170 owners in the local area around Ludlow....Just finished a house renovation and want to get back into the cars again....have an E Type and an MGC.. but would love to get a late 70s 80s r107......need one with a good body but not worried about the mechanics as...

Hi all, Following lots of useful info on here I decided to replace the front hubs on the wife's SLK as the local garage advised me at mot that both front bearings had play and were a little noise / rough. They quoted £295 per side (or at least that's the impression I had following a long list...

Some of you may find this synopsis useful as service book is a little confusing.

Hi All, Firstly, a very happy Christmas to everyone I need a new exhaust tip for my SLK R170 as the current one is rusting away. I have measured the diameter of the current one (which is ovalish in shape) and it is 100mm. I cannot seem to find any this width as they all seem much smaller...

By continually twisting her phone converter in the cigarette lighter, my wife has managed to disconnect the cigarette lighter from its plug inside the centre console. I have removed the ciggie lighter, but the wiring on the plug inside the console isn't long enough to pull it through the hole...

I have just taken on an allotment and bought an E Class estate so the SLK needs to go. Car is located at post code BR4 - North Kent - within M25 Metallic Silver 43K miles Full Service History - MB / Independents Black leather interior Heated and electric seats Air Scarf Boot located 6 cd...

Hi all, need a little advice on some things here, the glovebox won't close on our SlK, we have had a look and it seems to be the lock itself.. Any ideas where I can source this? And the interior light works but won't turn on automatically when the doors open .. No idea why it's been like this...

Hi, I've recently experienced a problem with the throttle response on my 2001. I've owned the car a couple of months, it's a low mileage (25k) FSH model, and the other day an hour or so into a drive I noticed a delay when pressing the accelerator. It lasted a second or so before there was any...

I have only had my 2003 R170 SLK since Feb but love it - it's a fun drive, looks great & love the convertible features - a nice summer really makes for enjoyable driving with the roof down. However, like with all new toys, I usually look for ways of improving it so I bought & installed the...

I need the Forum's advice on possible modifications to my SLK please. Currently has AUDIO 10 with CD multichanger in boot, original speakers, no MP3 facility. Any suggestions / thoughts gratefully received. Have emailed Comand to see what they can offer too. :thumb:

Had new exchange wheels fitted yesterday (right sizes back and rear), the same tyres were returned to the new rims. However since this action my auto door locking is perfect with the roof open, but not closed. :failWith the top down, they auto secure after take-off as usual. However if I drive...

I've read that 'jump starting' an R170 from another vehicle can cause damage to the electronics? I'm thinking of buying a portable boost charger, which attaches to the battery terminals in much the same way, but without the necessity of another vehicle's connection. The latter's description...

Hi All, The wifes slk (1998 auto 230 right hand drive) has no reverse lights (been like that since we bought it - which was funny as had an MOT the same day) and I need to get them sorted. Firstly checked the bulbs and fuse, all OK. I then pulled the shift unit and stripped down to the...

Hi I recently purchased a 97 slk 230 r170 for my girlfriend. The infra red single button key fob only worked against the windscreen next to the receiver. Last week my girlfriend got stuck at work as the key fob stopped working . She opened the car with the key itself and it started no alarm or...

Hi, approaching this issue from a different angle (previous posthttp://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/166465-1997-slk-230k-auto-missfire-after-1800rpm.html ) If a 230K has a timing problem, i.e slipped timing chain etc, would you get a missfire on ALL cylinders? Still trying to find the fault...

Hi, I just bought a 99 slk 230 and would like to know your opinions about a good code reader for MB 230SLK. I have a VW also and my code reader has saved me money /gotten me out of a jam. Thanks in advance for any help