SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Sticky console buttons?
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2003 SL55 Klemman
Sticky console buttons?
The three buttons by the center grill speaker lock unlock and hazard I believe are all sticky. I have tried to clean them but it seems like the material itself is somehow breaking down and becoming sticky does anyone else have this problem Or know how to fix this?
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Lots of threads on other forums about this with many variations on how to clean.
Personally, I have found carnuba car wax works well in removing the deteriorating ‘soft touch’ factory coating on the buttons. It leaves just the smooth plastic piece. The icons are molded into the button itself and stay intact.
Personally, I have found carnuba car wax works well in removing the deteriorating ‘soft touch’ factory coating on the buttons. It leaves just the smooth plastic piece. The icons are molded into the button itself and stay intact.
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‘26 S63, ’19 E63s wagon; prior: SL55; CLS55; G63, GT-R
Everyone's get sticky. Easy to clean (leather cleaner or any of the other remedies). Also and easy part to replace if you are hell bent on that.
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I had "sticky buttons" and purchased a new set to replace over a year ago. I had the car detailed for a show before I installed these new buttons and when I picked the car up, no more sticky buttons!!! So yes, there are ways to clean! I didn't ask how they did it, so I'm of no help here.
But - I now have a extra set of buttons if I ever need to replace
But - I now have a extra set of buttons if I ever need to replace
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I tried cleaning the buttons with alcohol and goo off. It took the sticky off but it took off all of the black. Now the buttons are white. Does anyone know the part numbers for the three buttons and how to remove and replace them. Thanks in advance for any help.
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05 SL55, 10 C63, 12 SLK3, 20 S560, 08Bentley GT Speed, 16 Aston Martin Vanquish
Thanks. I called the dealer today. They asked for my vin number so they could order the correct part. Now all I have to do is figure out how to replace it in my car.
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I remember looking at the instructions and there are pins that need to be depressed in the air vents to remove the cover.
I'll look to find the instructions and post here when found. The parts dealer should be able to print those up for you.
I'll look to find the instructions and post here when found. The parts dealer should be able to print those up for you.
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2003 SL55 / 2002 SLK32
The part number was A2308200010 and then was replaced by part number A2308213451 . Keep in mind that these came in various colors, so you want to use the color code that is correct for your car. I attached a copy of the R and R. the center speaker grill comes out first with careful use of a plastic pry tool.
hope that helps,
Chris
EDIT, I don't know why I did not see that norcalsl55 had already answered this .... curse my semi-functional browser
Last edited by latemodel21; Apr 19, 2018 at 10:05 AM.
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When I ordered the part from the dealer they asked for my vin number. That way the could get the correct part. I picked up the part today and it is the correct color. Now I just have to work up the nerve to take the SL apart to replace the bad part. Thanks for all the help here on the forum.
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When I ordered the part from the dealer they asked for my vin number. That way the could get the correct part. I picked up the part today and it is the correct color. Now I just have to work up the nerve to take the SL apart to replace the bad part. Thanks for all the help here on the forum.
my $.02
Chris
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I installed the new switch today. It look like new even though it is 13 years old. Thanks again for all th help.
