SL/R129: Door will not open from the inside
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129 Series SL 280
Door will not open from the inside
I was hoping someone could help with this ?
My SL 280 (129) has a problem opening the drivers door from the inside.
Basically both doors lock automatically as you drive off.
If you pull the chrome lever on the passengers door, the lock button lifts and the door opens.
If however you repeat the process with the drivers door you can see the lock button move ever so slightly but the door remains locked.
You have to press the button on the dash to unlock it then the chrome lever releases the latch.
Everything works perfectly with the central locking, exterior door handles, remotes etc....
I would be really grateful for some advice with this.
Thanks.
Brendan
My SL 280 (129) has a problem opening the drivers door from the inside.
Basically both doors lock automatically as you drive off.
If you pull the chrome lever on the passengers door, the lock button lifts and the door opens.
If however you repeat the process with the drivers door you can see the lock button move ever so slightly but the door remains locked.
You have to press the button on the dash to unlock it then the chrome lever releases the latch.
Everything works perfectly with the central locking, exterior door handles, remotes etc....
I would be really grateful for some advice with this.
Thanks.
Brendan
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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 handle has a mechanical link to the latch. With the door panel off you can access the rod to adjust the length.
Door panel has threaded fasteners and plastic / nylon snap in connections. Take your time. Plastic breaks! There is a U tube video.
Door panel has threaded fasteners and plastic / nylon snap in connections. Take your time. Plastic breaks! There is a U tube video.
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2001 r129 Sl500
I have the same issue. Can someone point me to the YouTube video? Is it an easy diy?
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1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
Door panel removal
Youtube video for door panel removal. Remember when you disconnect the battery to have your radio code available. If you need any parts my son has a
large Ebay store with R129 parts “thebenzgarage”
We are not affiliated with the Youtube video.
large Ebay store with R129 parts “thebenzgarage”
We are not affiliated with the Youtube video.
