SL/R230: Parktronic
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Originally Posted by Sirius_Investor
If your SL500 did not originally come with parktronic, can the dealer add this feature, after-market?
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Originally Posted by Sirius_Investor
If your SL500 did not originally come with parktronic, can the dealer add this feature, after-market?
http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/paasvebase.html
It's really one of my favorite Benz options.
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Originally Posted by MBZFAN55
Obviously, the factory installed Parktronic cannot be installed now,.....
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Originally Posted by NeilC123
Hi,
I have never had parktronic on any vehicle. Can I ask how does it work exactly? Is it different for the sl than the slk?
Thanks
I have never had parktronic on any vehicle. Can I ask how does it work exactly? Is it different for the sl than the slk?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
I just do not understand why the dealer cannot install it. The sensors fit in the bumper inserts. It be easy to install.
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Originally Posted by Sirius_Investor
That's what I assumed as well, I went to get my SLK55 serviced and I saw an SL500 in the showroom. I wondered if they just removed the rear and front bumper inserts and replace them with ones that have pre parktronic holes in them, then connect the sensors to the command system. Perhaps I should have asked the salesmen if that was a possible conclusion to this dilemma.
The sensor is where your clock in located on the dash.
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The parktronic does not work with the command it work independly, you don't need to have the command turn on and their display is different that the command.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
I just do not understand why the dealer cannot install it. The sensors fit in the bumper inserts. It be easy to install.
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Parktronic can be eaisly be installed on a SL. It requires a slew of parts but it is very doable. I did it to my C320 with all factory parts. www.mercdocs.com Contact Steve s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com or if you are closer to Houston, let me know. It requires several parts including new bumper impact strips, switch, wire harness, 10 sensors/rings/clips, 2 displays, etc...
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Originally Posted by sunman
Parktronic can be eaisly be installed on a SL. It requires a slew of parts but it is very doable. I did it to my C320 with all factory parts. www.mercdocs.com Contact Steve s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com or if you are closer to Houston, let me know. It requires several parts including new bumper impact strips, switch, wire harness, 10 sensors/rings/clips, 2 displays, etc...
In practicality, I think you are wrong. My dealer won't do it.
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There's exactly the same issue with fitting a TV tuner here - you can have it done but it's big money and will cost far more than the cost of the option - all the parts are being bought as spares, there's lots of work to do to gain access and as the guy trying to sell his wood trim on ebay is finding out, there's little market for the parts you have left over. Seems to me most dealers will not touch it. Too much to go wrong, too much liability.
I agree that if you are specifying a new car, it's a must have option. I've seen SL's in central London parked on the street which have scuffed bumpers and are generally suffering the wear and tear you'd expect and they look terrible, a far cry from our cossetted cars. Just think of the hassle and cost of getting a bumper scuff repaired - the best paint job is no paint job.
I agree that if you are specifying a new car, it's a must have option. I've seen SL's in central London parked on the street which have scuffed bumpers and are generally suffering the wear and tear you'd expect and they look terrible, a far cry from our cossetted cars. Just think of the hassle and cost of getting a bumper scuff repaired - the best paint job is no paint job.
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Originally Posted by sunman
Parktronic can be eaisly be installed on a SL. It requires a slew of parts but it is very doable. I did it to my C320 with all factory parts. www.mercdocs.com Contact Steve s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com or if you are closer to Houston, let me know. It requires several parts including new bumper impact strips, switch, wire harness, 10 sensors/rings/clips, 2 displays, etc...
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You bet it will - it's a $1080 + tax option when you buy it with the car and that's when they fit it in the plant with minimum hassle. Those pre-painted bumper inserts - all four of them with the sensors will probably cost more than that. Then there's the displays front and back, the switch in the centre console to switch it off, the wiring, the re-programming plus a control unit somewhere to do the work. Big job. I can see sunman loves modding his car, but if you have an eye on cost/value, it's a non-starter.
The best thing about doing it is that you can eliminate the orange lights if you buy the European parts - we do not have them here.
The best thing about doing it is that you can eliminate the orange lights if you buy the European parts - we do not have them here.
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Originally Posted by NeilC123
Hi,
I have never had parktronic on any vehicle. Can I ask how does it work exactly? Is it different for the sl than the slk?
Thanks
I have never had parktronic on any vehicle. Can I ask how does it work exactly? Is it different for the sl than the slk?
Thanks
There are two displays, one high up by the clock and one integrated into the rear parcel shelf. Parktronic is activated at low speed when you are moving forwards or when reversing. The appropriate display comes on and a bar graph either side shows show close you are to something, accompanied by an insistent beeping.
There's a switch on the centre console to switch it off if you want to.
