SL/R231: SL231 roof noises
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SL231 roof noises
I have a 2017 SL400 (450 in NA), when the roof is closed it makes a lot of creaking noises as though the roof is not ridged enough. Is this an easy fix. Is there adjustment I can make or do I have to take it to a dealer?
I cannot find anything on YouTube for the R231. Your help would be much appreciated
I cannot find anything on YouTube for the R231. Your help would be much appreciated
Last edited by Cruiser786; Mar 4, 2022 at 06:15 PM.
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I use Gummi Pflege regularly, it may work for you too. There are also some 3M products. Mercedes rubber seals have been know to squeak/creak when rubber is dry or dirty.
It’s worth a shot, cheap&easy execution….
Good Luck
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I have experienced the same issue on my 2013 SL. I have tried several fixes but never had any luck until I removed the headliner and everything was silent while going over bumps, etc. I have tried using a foam door/window insulator around the areas where I think the creaking is coming from and it seems to always work for a few days then back to the creaking sounds. Very annoying. I truly believe those creaking sounds are coming from where the headliner touches or meets up with some of the roof and it's components. Hopefully we can solve this issue without having to remove the roof headliner to accomplish silence.
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I have experienced the same issue on my 2013 SL. I have tried several fixes but never had any luck until I removed the headliner and everything was silent while going over bumps, etc. I have tried using a foam door/window insulator around the areas where I think the creaking is coming from and it seems to always work for a few days then back to the creaking sounds. Very annoying. I truly believe those creaking sounds are coming from where the headliner touches or meets up with some of the roof and it's components. Hopefully we can solve this issue without having to remove the roof headliner to accomplish silence.
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I had the same problem. I bought a tube of Krytox It's expensive but good. I cleaned all the seals and treated them with it and the noises stopped. It also cured a very slight leak as well. A little goes a long way and It's good for years before re application.
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That's terrible advice, stick with the product designed to do the job- even if it costs more.
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I would never try that. It will lead to creaking and dirt buildup as evidences by many posts over the years. That's why MB, Volkswagen and other manufacturers recommend using this...
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I have a 2017 SL400 (450 in NA), when the roof is closed it makes a lot of creaking noises as though the roof is not ridged enough. Is this an easy fix. Is there adjustment I can make or do I have to take it to a dealer?
I cannot find anything on YouTube for the R231. Your help would be much appreciated
I cannot find anything on YouTube for the R231. Your help would be much appreciated
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