SL/R129 Speedometer working intermittently which means hood will only work intermittently too

08-09-2017, 06:51 AM

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Speedometer working intermittently which means hood will only work intermittently too

Speedometer is only working intermittently which means that the hood will only do the same. It's been at a Merc specialist for four weeks and they can't find a fix. Any ideas?

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08-09-2017, 12:45 PM

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What does the hood do?

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08-09-2017, 03:30 PM

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What does the hood do?

The hood won't operate because of the speedometer not working

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08-09-2017, 04:18 PM

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The hood won't operate because of the speedometer not working

Oh! You're talking about the soft top, not the hood (aka bonnet), eh?

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08-09-2017, 05:32 PM

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Speedometer is only working intermittently...

There's a bloke on MBWorld that goes by the username "Plutoe". If you want his help, post your VIN. If you want my help, post the year and model of your vehicle.