SL/R129: 4 year theory?
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From: fallbrook california
1992 Mercedes 500SL
4 year theory?
my car has an electrical problem with the tail light, havent diagnosed it but when talking to a random mechanic, his opinion was mercedes is known to have electrical problems after they reach their 4 year mark. could this be true?
Last edited by esparza27; Jan 22, 2013 at 12:14 PM. Reason: spelling
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From: Eastern Kansas
94 SL 600, 98 993, 89 XJS Conv., 85 Daimlier Princess 16 Hybrid Lincoln 16 Chevy crewcab
The electrical problems in your age of a car is not a four year cycle! Age can be the issue, because of vibration, connector plastic breakage and fuse surface oxidation.
I have changed the fuses to CU ceramic, because of hard to see contact problems. the cost is minor, but not a product that is at any auto parts store. MBCluster ?? was a dealer that sold them in full sets
I have changed the fuses to CU ceramic, because of hard to see contact problems. the cost is minor, but not a product that is at any auto parts store. MBCluster ?? was a dealer that sold them in full sets
