r171

Hello, everyone I have purchased the latest NTG1 maps v.11 (genuine MB disk) p/n A211 827 33 65 to replace v 5.0 version maps A211 827 68 59 (genuine disk). When I load the new disk, initially, the software update screen appears, the top bar "Complete progress" shows ~ 10%, bottom bar "Partial...

Hello, My heater fan blower on my 2005 SLK200 has stopped working. I have checked the fuses (OK) and swopped the relay and still no joy. I heard that there was a service bulletin to replace the regulator as these are know to fail. My question: I took off the passenger-side footwell...

Hi guys i am new hear and i hope u guys can give me some information on my SLK 280 2006 (25000+ mile) My Slk 280 recently have some problem . First it show me aa ( check Engine ) so when to repair shop and they do and oil change for me and they did use some of the program to remove the...

The heater blower fan on our SLK sounds like a jet engine trying to take off when it is on maximum blow, and my local garage (non-mb) says that their guide tells them it is a days work to remove the dashboard to get at the motor to replace it. That seems strange to me as I would have thought...

Hi Just got an SLK 200, 2006 with standard mirros with electric glass adjustment but not the electric folding option. Having looked throigh the manual I cant find how or if the wing mirrors can be folded in manually. Can this be done and I am just not pushing hard enough? Failing that, how...

Anyone gone from one to another? only ask, as the wife is thinking of trading her 230 for a newer car and wondered what to expect. Ta

Hi, I drive a 2005 SLK 280 (17" wheels). I will need to replace the front tyres soon - they are Continental Sport Contact 2. While I have had no problem with their grip, they have worn out quickly. Can anyone out there advise on what might be the best all-round tyre for this car, focussing...

The centre storage compartment refuses to open either sideways or forwards. :mad: I have tried banging the back end with my fist and wriggling it about but it still wont open. :wallbash: The previous owner has had this replaced once because of sticking. It is obviously a poor design but I...

I really want some Alpaca Gray floor mats for my SLK. I bought some gray ones last year but the gray is just to dark. MB don't do any SLK floor mats in Alpaca as far as I can see so does anyone know who makes or where I can purchase some mats which are a match or near match to the Alpaca...

I was clearing out my garage to make way for the E500 and I stumbled across the original Sport brakes from my CLK. They were taken off my car when it had 3700 miles from new, and were forgotten until today! I reckon an hour or so with a wire brush and some brake solvent and you will have a...

Hi All, so the weather has been great, I decided that I would get out of work early, wash the car and then pop the roof down and go for a drive. Unfortunately, after starting, I noticed a couple of weird things: 1. the dashboard is displaying absolutely nothing :crazy: 2. the roof wont go...

Anyone got the R171 centre cupholders for sale, maybe as the result of a mod etc.

Ignore the title- they're actually 7.5Jx16. Originally for an R171, I've had these on my SLK230 until I changed to 17" wheels. I now need the garage space. These wheels are ET34 H2 and have Michelin Primacy HP tyres. One of the tyres is almost new, the other 3 have 5mm tread, no damage, no...

I've been offered a Comand head unit for my SLK - just that. Couple of questions before I go further... How do I check if its stolen or otherwise dodgy. I assume I'll need more bits (aerial and the like), plus fitting. Anyone any ida of what it would cost to get it installed (2007 SLK350) Thanks.

Hi guys, Im suspecting a stale pollen filter causing the smell in my car air vents at the moment- any clue where it is in a R171 and how to change? Thanks

Hi all, anone got a location for where the duovalves are on a R171 SLK200? Not convinced my heating is working as best it should- best time to fix it is the summer of course!

It's my father-in-law's birthday in Feb. and I was thinking of making up a little 'hamper' for his R171 It already has the 'Club' pedals and chrome star centre caps on the wheels, so I was thinking ... Chrome indicator bulbs front & rear Alloy tyre valve covers ?? Perhaps locking...

I have just bought an 06 SLK (from a non MB dealer) which has an Audio 20 and picked it up yesterday - lovely looking car but the Audio 20 display seems too dark - in sunlight you can hardly see the radio station name - eveything works ok and I have tried adjusting the light via the dashboard...

having spent months looking to replace my sl280 (r129) I had a test drive in an slk350 today and still haven't managed to wipe the smile off my face! One question i'm sruggling with relates to the stereo which sounded crap to say the least. The car I drove was pretty much poverty spec but I will...

I've just updated my Comand Navigation DVD from V3 to V8. All seems to have worked fine, performed a software update for a couple of minutes when the new disc was first installed. However I don't seem to be able to get ETA information which I thought was now available. Looking around on the...