[R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
Cynthia Carr
r129list@mbcoupes.com
Sat, 2 Aug 2003 15:39:21 -0700 (PDT)
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Cliff ,
I am in the millitary so I got this message late. I tried to get this cover for my 91 SL 500 but it was not in stock. I have a fused gear shift knob i also want to replace. I want to find out about the brake pads but I got confused with all the talk. (smille) Someone help. Also My Cruise Control went out. I was told I need two parts which are extremely expensive. Any suggestions. I remember one being a Cruise control modulator. Did you get anyone else who wanted to buy the cover for the map light?
Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net> wrote:
OK,
if you want to replace it, there is a source for a burlwood cover at performance products. If you put in 500sl, it will not come up though.
I have asked them for installation instructions on this, to see just how involved this is going to get.
Here's the link for the burlwood version.
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=Overhead+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=109275&producttype=20
If we have enough interest, perhaps we can get a quantity discount with a single order.
Cliff
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From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Cynthia Carr
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 8:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
Hey Guys I have the same problem!!!!! The paint, or outer layer of plastic is horrible!! I also have what seems to be a short. I guess I must replace the whole assembly. I even thought of covering it with some factory matched burrolwood. Any Ideas???
Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net> wrote:
The map lights work fine.
I have noticed that the paint, or outer layer of plastic is real soft,
I thought that maybe this was due to someone trying to clean it
with a chemical that softened the paint. Others have said that
it is a reaction to exposure to the sun, or heat. Either way, it has to
come off, and get refinished, or replaced.
So, how do I remove this shell, so that I can do something with it?
I have found the 2 screws under the map lamp assemblies, but there
are more holding that unit under the windshield frame that I cannot find.
Do I have to remove the rear view mirror as well?
TIA.
91 500SL
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<DIV>Cliff ,</DIV>
<DIV>I am in the millitary so I got this message late. I tried to get this cover for my 91 SL 500 but it was not in stock. I have a fused gear shift knob i also want to replace. I want to find out about the brake pads but I got confused with all the talk. (smille) Someone help. Also My Cruise Control went out. I was told I need two parts which are extremely expensive. Any suggestions. I remember one being a Cruise control modulator. Did you get anyone else who wanted to buy the cover for the map light?<BR><BR><B><I>Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>OK,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>if you want to replace it, there is a source for a burlwood cover at performance products. If you put in 500sl, it will not come up though.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>I have asked them for installation instructions on this, to see just how involved this is going to get. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Here's the link for the burlwood version.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><A href="http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=Overhead+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=109275&producttype=20">http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=Overhead+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=109275&producttype=20</A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>If we have enough interest, perhaps we can get a quantity discount with a single order.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=795553414-02062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Cliff</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV>Hey Guys I have the same problem!!!!! The paint, or outer layer of plastic is horrible!! I also have what seems to be a short. I guess I must replace the whole assembly. I even thought of covering it with some factory matched burrolwood. Any Ideas??? <BR><BR><B><I>Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net></I></B> wrote:
<BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"><BR>The map lights work fine.<BR><BR>I have noticed that the paint, or outer layer of plastic is real soft, <BR>I thought that maybe this was due to someone trying to clean it<BR>with a chemical that softened the paint. Others have said that<BR>it is a reaction to exposure to the sun, or heat. Either way, it has to<BR>come off, and get refinished, or replaced.<BR><BR>So, how do I remove this shell, so that I can do something with it?<BR>I have found the 2 screws under the map lamp assemblies, but there<BR>are more holding that unit under the windshield frame that I cannot find.<BR>Do I have to remove the rear view mirror as well?<BR><BR>TIA.<BR><BR>91 500SL<BR><BR>> ATTACHMENT part 2 application/ms-tnef name=winmail.dat </BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR><BR>Cynthia A. Richardson-Carr<BR><BR>"Through God All Things are Possible"
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