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Anybody know what to use to clean the inside headlining of a convertible? It's like a cotton material, but I don't want to risk spoiling the tensioning. Would a light brushing do the job? It's just got dirty, no stains... :) Sorry this is not about my MB, but I thought you'd let me off with...

2003 ML270 CDI with auto transmission Gear changes are VERY soft and especially the change 3 to 4 the gear appears to slip for a moment during which time the engine flares up for a moment. I've heard people complaining about hard shifts looking for ways to adjust but mine are the opposite - I...

Ive got a 320SL it has a hard top and soft top obvioulsy ,my question is should the hard top go on for the winter, say towards the end of the month to protect soft top.0r is it ok to leave hood up and maybe get a cap cover over winter period. Ive had advice that leaving hood up is best just...

I have an 1982 380SL over here in Hong Kong with the original soft top. However it is deteriorating quickly now and has too many splits and holes to think about repairing. Does anyone know a good hood supplier or can advise of options of materials etc. - there seems quite a selection out...

hi I recently noticed that on the right hand side of my rear window the "purple" thread/stitch work has come undone. all it needs is basically stitching back into place, about 3-4 inches. there are no tears nor is the window broken. does anyone know which company in the Milton Keynes...

I have recently purchased a 300 sl and after the recent downpours I have noticed that there is a pool of rain water either side of the compartment that holds the soft top, upon closer inspection it would appear that there might be 2 drain pipes missing as I can see that there are 2 nipples 1...

Hi Guys/Girls just joined so will say a BIG Hello.. I pick my 2001 clk 200k on wednesday, i just wanted to know if there is a hack/fix for opening the soft top while driving, i have done this on my last two cars a Peugeot 306 cab 51 reg and my girlfriends Escort cab r reg, by earthing the wire...

Hi Guys/Girls just joined so will say a BIG Hello.. I pick my 2001 clk 200k on wednesday, i just wanted to know if there is a hack/fix for opening the soft top while driving, i have done this on my last two cars a Peugeot 306 cab 51 reg and my girlfriends Escort cab r reg, by earthing the wire...

When i shut the boot it shuts but sits proud of the rear wings by about 4-5mm I pressume this should happen then a vaccuum system should pull it down, unfortunately this isnt happening all the doors are soft closing ok but not the boot lid has anyone got any ideas? tia Chris

hi, my soft door closures on my 1993 500 140 coupe have not worked for some time,,, any ideas on how to fix it.

Hi, I have just bought a CLK320 Cabriolet (Year 2000). I have a problem with the softop which stops while opening, and would like advice please. It stops just before the very front section starts to tilt vertically. If I "help" it up by pushing gently, then the opening continues fine. I have...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/617177.htm hmmmm? What reckon?

I have just requested and received a brochure for the ZO6 and the C6 coupe and convertible as i am looking to probably replace my car. Surprised to see that the C6 convertible is lighter than the coupe by 1 kg. I thought that most convertibles were heavier due to the rigidity loss in chopping...

firstly to say what a great forum I have read many posts and the level of support that the members offer each other is truely remarkable. I wonder whether anyone could advise if there is an adjustment that could be carried out DIY to cure a problem with the softop on my mother's 95 sl280. The...

Hi all Loving the good weather, but have a recurrent problem with the soft top. Twice the computer has had a glitch and the soft top stops working - this requires a trip to garage where they simply clear the memory (in about 5 minutes) and it works fine again. Problem is - this costs about...

I have a 1997 SL500. Can anyone help (or point me in the direction of details) of how the soft top should locate on the 129 SL? It open and closes/engages okish but when it is closing I have to manually help engage the offside with a some forward pressure or the offside will just keep trying to...

Been advised by Mercedes that I need a new module. Part number is A2088201126 Can anyone help? Cheers Nathan

Hi Guys I am a newcomer to the forum and would like to ask your advice. I'm having problems with my soft top module and was wondering if someone can recommend a place to diagnose/repair it? I found a company called BBA Reman but do not know anything about them. Thanks

Hi Guys I am a newcomer to the forum and would like to ask your advice. I'm having problems with my soft top module and was wondering if someone can recommend a place to diagnose/repair it? I found a company called BBA Reman but do not know anything about them. Thanks

hi all can anyone give me some advice as to how to remove my soft top and frame? I've managed to get another, complete on frame and it's not in my Haynes manual.