SL/R129 Window rattles - MBWorld.org Forums

Jun 17, 2013 | 09:17 PM

J spaulding

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From: Seattle

1999 MB E430 1998 SL500

Window rattles

What process have 129 owners taken to decrease/stop windows from rattling when you shut the door?

Jun 18, 2013 | 06:16 PM

monte129

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mercedes

very good question. I have seen couple of r129 with same sound in doors,especially if the window is lowered all the way when closing the doors.

Jun 19, 2013 | 01:55 PM

SRHsl600

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From: Eastern Kansas

94 SL 600, 98 993, 89 XJS Conv., 85 Daimlier Princess 16 Hybrid Lincoln 16 Chevy crewcab

If you remove the door panel, which I do to service the window guides and window drive motor, then there are several places where the slides attach to the door. The rubber bushings have may have broken down or fallen out. If I haven't had the correct part I have used plumbing seats or silicone gaskets for garden hoses!
Test for the rattle, then insulate the part that rattles.
Good luck with the project.