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Old 11-19-2021 | 08:09 PM
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Interesting Article on the SL
https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a38290607/what-to-look-for-in-each-generation-of-mercedes-sl/
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They failed to make any mention of the R230 ABC issues.
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Old 11-20-2021 | 01:11 PM
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They failed to make any mention of the R230 ABC issues.

Or that you can’t seem to buy keys for the R129 😕
that could make for a difficult restoration….
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Old 11-20-2021 | 08:14 PM
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Or that you can’t seem to buy keys for the R129 😕
that could make for a difficult restoration….
Yes read about that as well. There are certain years that is true for correct?
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Old 11-22-2021 | 12:41 AM
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Or that you can’t seem to buy keys for the R129 😕
that could make for a difficult restoration….
Yes you can. See > http://themercedesswapshop.com

(Stated as the proud owner of a “new” 1998 R129 SL500. Liked my R231 SL63 so much that I added an older SL to the fleet! In the process of researching the R129s I discovered that the key issue has been largely solved. Anyway the one I bought came with both keys.)



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Old 11-22-2021 | 10:12 AM
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Yes you can. See
Sure as long as it’s a 98+. 97 and below are SOL
And it’s a somewhat kludgy fix. Better hope you have at least one functional key in order to duplicate.
You’re basically duplicating vs generating a key like the factory does thru VIN. What about international owners?
This is a stop gap measure at best. Especially since it appears the factory has completely discontinued the keys due to the electronics manufacturer being out of businesses, with no effort searching for a replacement…

Take care of your keys!!!

Looks like a nice SL500 👍 LOL. Do you need a “wife saver” yet?



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Old 11-22-2021 | 10:16 AM
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Yes read about that as well. There are certain years that is true for correct?

yeah pre-98 is the real problem….
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