Could you help me regarding an R170 window mechanism?

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lisa110rry

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Hello all, me again, the frivolous one. Sadly, I've come across my first non-servicing problem with my dear little unusually coloured SLK. Her driver's door window tends not to go down first time of asking (fine second time at time of writing - so far). Went to visit my regular mechanic on both (elderly) cars this evening and he says time to price up a 'window mechanism with motor'. He actually said window something else but I've completely forgotten the other word. Now, I'm a lady of 59 now and I do love and look after my little car. Would there be at all a member near Preston who would help me source a new or second hand part for my little car? Obviously I do not do repairs myself, but my usual garage (Brook. Lane) is prepared to use second hand parts, but I feel I may not be taken seriously in a scrap yard. (My husband is disabled so I can't ask his help.) Most grateful for any comments whatsoever.
 
Oh dear, yes, window regulator, that was the word (sorry, but I've walked the dog, made a meal, eaten it, and all sorts since he told me, notwithstanding I repeated it 3 times. ) Will that firm be fair with an older lady enquiring?
 
Lisa

They tend to be pretty good. Tell them you found them through here. Maybe mention that you will give them a favourable review should they help you. They will have a barter, so try and get some prices in your mind. Maybe eBay will have some clues.

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I believe there may be two types depending on the age of the car so it would be wise to have the chassis no of the car to hand when telephoning- you will find it on the vin plate or on the cars registration document. It will start WDB170--------
Make sure you tell them its the drivers door and you want the mechanism+motor assembly --- assuming that's your problem and not the window winder switch?
 
Thank you both for helpful information, I'm obliged to you. I actually read your posts this morning on my laptop, but was working so not possible to reply. Certainly I'll get the car's vin number because I know there were changes within the R170 models. It's just so worrying because I've always told myself if she became expensive I would give her up, but I've become attached. I've seen this part on eBay for something under £60, can't really trust that and the motor mechanic who maintains her (and my other car and my Vespa) says I should get one with a motor, which presumably will be more expensive. Gulp! I had hoped to go on a few club drives before I had to give her up!
 
Don't give her up. Is your mechanic certain it is the regulator and not to switch or more common loom through the A Pillar chaffed?

Speak to Dronsfields. Have no fear of begging them for help. I bought a complete engine from them, with warranty that would have shamed eBay prices. Remember they have a car that is scrapped. All they want is their dosh with some profit back.

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I apologise for the delay in my reply Bruce! I've been having problems with my password, emailed via "contact us" but no reply. In any event I think I have it sussed now. Your comment about the switch and/or chaffing of the wires gives me heart!

I think the chaffing issue may be valid as this morning (having received a present of a beautiful silk scarf from Beijing which perfectly matches the car) I wanted to travel with the top down, but it won't go, the light flashes, I've checked the boot cover, and to make matters worse I have have the ABS and BAS lights showing.:dk: I'm going to search on this forum to see if there's anything to give me ideas on the latter. Given the car is approaching 16 years old, I can't complain, really.
 
Sounds like something is bringing the whole 12v [nom] voltage supply bus down which would give rise lots of warnings going off. Time for an experienced old school vehicle electrician ti have a look methinks - It may be as simple as an intermittent short to earth or maybe an alternator problem.
 
Hi Lisa. Give Nick Webster a ring on 01625 879777 he is a very good Merc Specialist,very honest and the most helpful guy you could wish to meet.

Ex Merc diagnostic training guy with lots of good knowledge. May be a bit far from you but well worth the trip and he makes a good brew into the bargain.

Tricky
 
I think grober and trickythemerc together probably have the right idea. I'll contact Mr. Webster with a view to having a run down there (Macclesfield I believe?).

Thanks all for your input.
 
Nick is in Adlington out in the sticks a bit,but not too hard to find.
 

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