r170

Picking up a SLK 320 this weekend. It's a 2001 R170. When I drove it I thought the throttle was stiff/ heavy. Is this normal? If not does anyone know an easy fix? Thanks in advance!

Hi,, My wifes SLK has electric heated seats (no memory function), the drivers seat will fully operate except the raise and lower of the rear part of the seat, the passenger side works as it should. I have noticed that it is the switch/button that fails to move upwards to enable the move, if you...

Hi all, I am after an SLK, my price range is £4k max and would like the 230 kompressor ideally but will consider other variants Must have leather, colour not too important, condition must be rust free. WHY cheers David

If anyone has a dust cover for a R170 SLK for internal use, please let me know.

Someone/something has lifted the plastic lens cover off of the passenger-side indicator on the wing of my wife's R170 SLK, leaving the bulb open to the elements. I don't need the whole unit, just the lens cover to pop back on, so if anyone has one or is breaking an SLK, please let me know...

Afternoon folks I am still on the look out Is there any one in the Leeds area with a manual transmission that I could look at / be shown around so that I am a bit more clued up as to what differentiates a good one / not so good one etc.... Many thanks David

Hey folks, The heatshield on my SLK had corroded at each of the mounting points and was sitting on the middle section of the exhaust system, just resting on the cat causing a very annoying rattle. Took it to a garage to get it up on the ramp and have a proper look. Had it removed and the...

Hey, Can someone confirm the correct placement of the front water run off tray on a 2002 R170 SLK? I've had my windscreen glass replaced today and can't remember if the top lip of the black tray (that the wiper arms come through) is supposed to fit under or over the bottom seal of the...

Evening all, I am David, from Leeds. I have had a look at SLK R170 230 kompressor (2001 plate) and whilst doing so realised that I knew nothing about them :doh: Ive had a few sporty cars, a succession of Celica GT4's, a UR quattro and others but never had a Merc Is there a buyers guide that I...

Can anyone clarify the operation of the electric windows on the R170 Slk230. When closing the door, are the windows supposed to lower slightly in order to let the window glass enter the rubber channels at the top of the door, and then automatically raise again to make the seal? Mine do not, and...

Hi, I'm looking for a Hella 1708000148 (06) Central Locking Pump for my SLK R170 - 97 R - 230K Mine has been water damaged. Thanks

im looking for a replacement engine for my 1997 slk 230 any advice or pointers welcome. any ideas what id need to pay ? thanks

WHile driving home yesterday the BAS/ESP Light came on, must have been for a good half hour, then it vanished and hasn't some on since. Just wondered if anybody knows what might have caused it or if I should do something about it?

Hi guys does anybody have a breakdown diagram of gearbox for slk 230, trying to see where elecrtoplate is to change speed sensor, thank you

We said goodbye to our 04 SLK230 today. We bought it at 10 months old/11400 miles and kept it for almost exactly 6 and a half years and 57000 miles. At almost 7.5 years old it's the oldest car we've ever had and the 6.5 years is the longest we've had any car. Issues/problems. Well driving it...

None of the dials light up, "blown bulb" displayed when headlights on. Is this likely to be a fuse? The manual says there's an auxillery fuse box near the lamp switch and one in the engine compartment, can anybody point me to which one and what to do? Also had a DVD stereo fitted yesterday by...

I've broken the Cigarette/power socket on my SLK.... I've managed to remove the centre console and the part however my local dealer is quoting me £92 !! for a replacement cigar lighter as it "comes with the trim". I done some searching and I'm sure I need A0008201853 - am I correct? Can anyone...

Morning All, I’m new to the site having just brought a SLK 230 R170. Love the car and I've upgraded my head unit to the Alpine IDA-x305s which is great, but disappointed with the standard speakers from MB. Would anyone happen to know the standard speaker sizes or recommend replacements as...

A friend asked me if I was aware of any towbar that could be fitted to the SLK R170 to use for mounting a cycle rack, as she was having difficulty. Googling around, I find little useful info as some were saying that it never had type approval and there is no mounting point, while others are...

How do I remove the radio in my R170 (2001) SLK. There doesn't seem to be any clearance at the sides for the usual removal tool - or is the tool very thin?