SL/R230: SL500 2005 trunk opening
12-14-2013, 12:49 AM
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MBZ SL 500 2005; E350Bluetek 2012; Porsche Traga Tip 911 964 1991
SL500 2005 trunk opening
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My 2005 SL500 driver's door trunk opening switch does work, as the trunk does unlock, but then it lock again. Sometimes, if I click the switch just right (?) the trunk will stay unlocked, and the light on the switch on, but most of the times the trunk re-locks and the little red light goes back off.
Feels like an adjustment issue, but I cannot figure it out.
On my S430 I had an unlock problem which if finally solved by noticing that the black below in the locking mechanism had separated (interlocking teeth broke off) and thus did not allow air pressure to build up. I just put it back together and used bailing wire to hold it closed. Works great.
My 2005 SL500 driver's door trunk opening switch does work, as the trunk does unlock, but then it lock again. Sometimes, if I click the switch just right (?) the trunk will stay unlocked, and the light on the switch on, but most of the times the trunk re-locks and the little red light goes back off.
Feels like an adjustment issue, but I cannot figure it out.
On my S430 I had an unlock problem which if finally solved by noticing that the black below in the locking mechanism had separated (interlocking teeth broke off) and thus did not allow air pressure to build up. I just put it back together and used bailing wire to hold it closed. Works great.
12-24-2013, 11:21 AM
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MBZ SL 500 2005; E350Bluetek 2012; Porsche Traga Tip 911 964 1991
SL500 trunk opening
Per suggestion, I purchased two gas struts for the trunk lid @ $15 each and installed them. Everything works, the trunk pops open; once open it stays fully open, etc.
Installing the struts was easy, once I figured out the trick.
Thanks for the suggestion
Installing the struts was easy, once I figured out the trick.
Thanks for the suggestion
12-24-2013, 06:51 PM
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MBZ SL 500 2005; E350Bluetek 2012; Porsche Traga Tip 911 964 1991
Trunk Struts -- SL500
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Purchased the trunk struts at Parts Train on the web. (SL500 -- 2005)
Good price, quick delivery, THEY WORK!
Don
Purchased the trunk struts at Parts Train on the web. (SL500 -- 2005)
Good price, quick delivery, THEY WORK!
Don
