SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Boot/roof pump failure
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Sl 63 AMG PP, VW Phaeton V10 5 litre twin turbo TDi, Honda Rune, 1955 concours Triumph T100.
Boot/roof pump failure
Has anyone experienced pump failure on the boot/roof mechanism?
The reason I ask is my car refuses to open using the key fob and will not close when pressing the button.
As I've only had the car a few days and have returned it to have this investigated and have been told it is OK and working now. Was it just me being a newbie idiot or is something going to bite me in the butt at a later stage.
The reason I ask is my car refuses to open using the key fob and will not close when pressing the button.
As I've only had the car a few days and have returned it to have this investigated and have been told it is OK and working now. Was it just me being a newbie idiot or is something going to bite me in the butt at a later stage.
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It could be the rear battery, mine had the same problem.
When cars hang around in dealers they quite often get flat batteries which
means most of the accessories don't work, I put a new battery in mine £120
so not cheap, but now everything works perfect. What SL did you get.
When cars hang around in dealers they quite often get flat batteries which
means most of the accessories don't work, I put a new battery in mine £120
so not cheap, but now everything works perfect. What SL did you get.
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Sl 63 AMG PP, VW Phaeton V10 5 litre twin turbo TDi, Honda Rune, 1955 concours Triumph T100.
I have been informed that it works OK now but I've yet to collect the car. It is a 2008 SL63 with PP. I'm going to get an independent to look over it as I'm not too happy about a couple of things and it has a 12 month warranty.
Car is now back and the boot and roof are working perfectly the boot opens from the fob and closes via the now illuminated red button. Out of sequence by all accounts.
Car is now back and the boot and roof are working perfectly the boot opens from the fob and closes via the now illuminated red button. Out of sequence by all accounts.
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Sl 63 AMG PP, VW Phaeton V10 5 litre twin turbo TDi, Honda Rune, 1955 concours Triumph T100.
I do have a question about the dipstick (which I thought was for the gearbox) as that's usually where they are placed. Mine has three marks where should the level be and should it be done before starting. never had a dry sump car so this is all new to me although I will check the manual too.
