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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Service code 61

My 99 acted like the battery was going bad then it threw a code 61. Hate to go to the dealer if this is just a simple battery change.
Anyone out there know what "61" is?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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Service Code 61

I'm afraid I don't have your answer, but perhaps you could enlighten me a bit; how does the SLK report service codes? Do you need a code reader, or will it just appear in the LCD display when it detects a problem?
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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Sorry!!!! I had a brain fart. This is my wifes car and I found that that it was not a code but that the car is 61 days past the recomended service date!
I only drive this car occasionaly and was unfamilier with the service codes!!!!!
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Old Sep 5, 2003 | 11:43 AM
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Service Code 61

Ah yes, the Flexible Service System at work; better change that oil & filter. I wouldn't mind knowing the answer to the question though; just how do we read the service codes on the SLK?
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