Some help please.
My dad owns a 2001 or 2002 SLK 180K.
He has just taken it into a Mercedes dealer for a basic service. The Airbag warning light was apparently also on. I didn't realise this otherwise I would have looked into it sooner.
Apparently they have diagnosed it requiring a new...
Hi, does anyone know if the ECU has to be adjusted if the battery is changed?
I was told it was best to have the battery fitted by a Merc garage as they would need to check the ECU would charge the battery at the correct rate etc.
Is this true or just "hogwash"!?
Thanks
Paul
A lovely looking 170 with even less mileage than mine, but 12 Grand ? :eek:
Seems to me that's a lot of money for one that is now nearly fourteen years old.
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Hi Guys, i have for sale i complete set of Luggage for the SLK. Only used for one weekend.
The two large bags are shaped to fit under the roof blind so you can have the luggage in and still drop the roof
£150
Hi all, I'm from sunny NW England, I've owned a 2006 SLK R171
since August last year so only had the roof down to Gummi Pledge
the seals really.
I bought the car primarily for the wife, but I've found it to be a fun
car to drive. Now I'm starting to work through the jobs that should have...
I'm interested in either a SLK 55 or a Z4MC, my reasoning for being more interested in the slk is the thumping v8.
Whats putting me off the SLK is the traction control, so far as that i've read you cant turn it off without putting the car into some sort of factory setting where even the abs...
Hi all just joined today, got my slk r171 350 in November and am so far really enjoying it, although after reading numerous horror stories regarding all the cam balance shaft problems I'm starting to worry.
My car is a 2005 54 plate 350 amg spec with 7G auto box, what if anything should I be...
Test driving this tomorrow (had to split the link in half due to it getting starred out!):
masons hitchin.co.uk/vehicle/mercedes-slk-55-amg/
Curious how it will feel in comparison to mine.
I'm looking to treat myself with a weekend toy/holiday car :bannana:. If any of you have an SLK 55 AMG (R172) and are potentially looking to sell in the next few months then please PM me.
Probably a 2012 or 2013 model. Don't think I can stretch to a newer model. Any colour but preferably not...
Hello to community.
I have a problem with my interior light on my SLK.Remain open all the time..never closed, unless i put it off at position 0.
Best Regards.
Looking at a late 2012 slk200 amg sport for the wife in the morning,1 owner full mb history and 36 k miles,anything specific to look for/any known faults/weak points ,grateful for any help!
My wife's thinking of changing her slk230 k for an r171 v6.i know the 280 engine suffered from balance shaft problems for some model years,does anyone know if the 350's have similar or any other problems,thanks for any help.
Hi all,
Unfortunately my SLK was written off and I've now moved to the dark side and drive an M3. My OEM wheels are taking up space and we're moving house so I need to sell them. Will post pics ASAP however they are totally unmarked as they were diamond cut refurbished right before I replaced...
A good friend of mine who I met back in the days when we had Subaru SVX's is thinking of changing his Mazda MX5 for a facelift SLK. I have suggested he joins this forum to get advice but just in case he doesn't are there any owners who could offer any advice regarding running costs, spec etc.
Hi all & thanks for such a great informative site. This is my first post but I hope to be able to contribute more over time.
My o/h has owned a 2008 R171 SLK280 from new. when it was about 3 months old it developed a problem where the smart key would remotely unlock the doors but when...
I have just purchased a SLK280 (171 model) & have given it a full service...I have looked on you tube etc & the methods they show to reset the service indicator don't work..any ideas?
Many thanks
These are the symptoms: most dashboard warning lights showing; radiator cooling fan running from when ignition is turned on; jerks into and out of gear from neutral; battery ran down with ignition turned off.
Bristol, UK based: We have had very heavy rain, deep curbside puddles that have...