[R129 SL] SL Power for 300SL
Adam Gage
r129list@mbcoupes.com
Wed, 4 Jun 2003 18:16:08 -0700
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MessageI have a 1990 300SL with 68,000 miles on it. The car has been =
cared for, but my problem is this: There is a conspicuous lack of power =
when the air conditioning is on and the car is warmed up.. There is a =
lag time between the gas pedal and the engine response. This does not =
happen when it's cold. It performs fine when the engine is cold, or I'm =
driving with no AC, but that AC really drags on the engine. Does anyone =
know of any performance enhancements that are available?
----- Original Message -----=20
From: Cliff Sadler=20
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com=20
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 3:15 PM
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] Shift Knobs WAS: overhead map light assembly =
issues
On the case.......
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Charles Held
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 5:12 PM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] Shift Knobs WAS: overhead map light assembly =
issues
I have the "fused" knob (1992 500SL) and had to return one of those =
Canadian wood ones you're talking about. If you figure out how to =
accomodate the burlwood one please share with the list!
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Sadler
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 5:53 PM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
Finally!
Thanks. That was the info I was looking for. I'll report back with =
what paint or other technique I use. I had a similar mess on the
vanity mirror covers in the sun shades. I used Goo Gone (lots of =
it, and carefully) to remove the gick (and the air bag warnings).
They are now a nice Parchment color, and no longer collecting bugs =
when I drive with the top down.
I believe that Goo Gone will render the map light cover Black when =
finished.
Evenutally, though I'll probably spring for the Burlwood cover. =
The source that I sent the link for is Performance Products.
Stay tuned on the shifter replacement. Early ones use a fused on =
knob, which will NOT screw off for replacements. I may
have a source for shift levers. I'm testing one out this weekend, =
and I have already gotten a real nice knob from Canada.
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Rogers, Charlie
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 3:50 PM
To: 'r129list@mbcoupes.com'
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
I had the same problem with my 1991 300SL. I takes about 15 to =
20 minutes to remove the cover and I just repainted the existing cover =
with some spray paint I got at and auto parts store that matched the =
interior (sort of).
The toughest part about pulling the cover is to remove the rear =
view mirror. It just pulls down (hard) to disengage from the retainer. =
Then push the 2 light holders up (from the side) into the assembly and =
you can remove the covers and bulbs. There are 2 screws (one in each =
light well) that unscrew to remove the cover.
Be careful, because there are wiring harnesses that need to be =
unplugged from the mirror and the assembly. Once removed, the assembly =
has electronics and sensors inside.
For more details on this process, I got a subscription to =
AlldataDIY for the manual for my car. If you go to their website, =
www.alldatadiy.co, you can subscribe for 1 years use of their technical =
data for about $28. It contains almost all the repair manual data for =
the car and you can print out what you need.
Charles
-----Original Message-----
From: Cynthia Carr [mailto:cindi679@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 1:02 PM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
Mr. Sadler
I guess I did not get your previous messages in reference to =
the Map Light Assembly. Who was it that you contacted and stated that =
they were on back order. =20
Also, YES YES I am very interested in joining in with others =
who may like to order the burlwood cover. I went to the link you =
provided and I am so hooked!!!! I also want to change the steering =
wheel and shift knob. Dreams Dreams I have Dreams..... Hopefully we =
would get a discount. As I have stated before my Map light is only =
working on one side as well as one of the switches has fell off and it =
has that sticky feel to the outside and the paint seems to be coming =
off. I can not take my top off with that crazy look. (smile) I want =
to fix it and I went to the Mercedes Dealer in my area (NC) and the =
price to replace it was almost 400.00 wow!!! Any Ideas. Maybe a used =
one or maybe I can get this one fixed and just cover it with the Wood =
finish which is what I am shooting for. Is there anyone out there who =
can help??
Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net> wrote:
just talked to them. These are on backorder until the end of =
June at the earliest, so don't pull the old one off yet.
I am being told conflicting info on how easy/hard it is to =
remove this surround.=20
Any mechanics on this list with an opinion?
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Cliff Sadler
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 9:37 AM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
Subject: RE: [R129 SL] overhead map light assembly issues
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.=20
Here's the link for the burlwood version.
=
http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=3DOverhea=
d+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=3D109275&producttype=3D20
If we have enough interest, perhaps we can get a quantity =
discount with a single order.
Cliff=20
-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of Cynthia Carr
Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 8:21 AM
To: r129list@mbcoupes.com
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??? =20
Cliff Sadler <sadler@comcast.net> wrote:=20
The map lights work fine.
I have noticed that the paint, or outer layer of =
plastic is real soft,=20
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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name=3Dwinmail.dat=20
Cynthia A. Richardson-Carr
"Through God All Things are Possible"=20
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>I have a 1990 300SL with 68,000 miles =
on it. =20
The car has been cared for, but my problem is this: There is a =
conspicuous=20
lack of power when the air conditioning is on and the car is warmed up.. =
There=20
is a lag time between the gas pedal and the engine response. This =
does not=20
happen when it's cold. </FONT><FONT face=3DArial size=3D2>It =
performs fine=20
when the engine is cold, or I'm driving with no AC, but that AC really =
drags on=20
the engine. Does anyone know of any performance enhancements that =
are=20
available?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV=20
style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>=20
<A title=3Dsadler@comcast.net href=3D"mailto:sadler@comcast.net">Cliff =
Sadler</A>=20
</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A =
title=3Dr129list@mbcoupes.com=20
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 04, 2003 =
3:15=20
PM</DIV>
<DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: [R129 SL] Shift =
Knobs WAS:=20
overhead map light assembly issues</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D018121522-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff size=3D2>On=20
the case.......</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D018121522-04062003></SPAN> </DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr style=3D"MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> <A=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com">r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com</=
A>=20
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]<B>On Behalf Of </B>Charles=20
Held<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 04, 2003 5:12 PM<BR><B>To:</B> =
<A=20
=
href=3D"mailto:r129list@mbcoupes.com">r129list@mbcoupes.com</A><BR><B>Sub=
ject:</B>=20
RE: [R129 SL] Shift Knobs WAS: overhead map light assembly=20
issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN =
class=3D361191022-04062003>I=20
have the "fused" knob (1992 500SL) and had to return one of =
those=20
Canadian wood ones you're talking about. If you figure out how =
to=20
accomodate the burlwood one please share with the =
list!</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D361191022-04062003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D361191022-04062003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr style=3D"MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader lang=3Den-us dir=3Dltr =
align=3Dleft><FONT=20
face=3DTahoma size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com] =
<B>On=20
Behalf Of </B>Cliff Sadler<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June 04, =
2003 5:53=20
PM<BR><B>To:</B> r129list@mbcoupes.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: =
[R129 SL]=20
overhead map light assembly issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Finally!</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Thanks. That was the info I was looking for. I'll report =
back with=20
what paint or other technique I use. I had a similar mess on=20
the</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>vanity mirror covers in the sun shades. I used Goo Gone =
(lots of=20
it, and carefully) to remove the gick (and the air bag=20
warnings).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>They are now a nice Parchment color, and no longer =
collecting bugs=20
when I drive with the top down.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>I believe that Goo Gone will render the map light cover =
Black when=20
finished.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Evenutally, though I'll probably spring for the Burlwood=20
cover. The source that I sent the link for is Performance=20
Products.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Stay tuned on the shifter replacement. Early ones use a =
fused on=20
knob, which will NOT screw off for replacements. I =
may</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>have a source for shift levers. I'm testing one out this =
weekend,=20
and I have already gotten a real nice knob from=20
Canada.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D275384321-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr style=3D"MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com =
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]<B>On=20
Behalf Of </B>Rogers, Charlie<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June =
04, 2003=20
3:50 PM<BR><B>To:</B> 'r129list@mbcoupes.com'<BR><B>Subject:</B> =
RE:=20
[R129 SL] overhead map light assembly =
issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>I had the same problem with my 1991 300SL. I =
takes about 15=20
to 20 minutes to remove the cover and I just repainted the =
existing cover with some spray paint I got at and auto parts =
store that=20
matched the interior (sort of).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>The toughest part about pulling the cover is to remove =
the rear=20
view mirror. It just pulls down (hard) to disengage from the=20
retainer. Then push the 2 light holders up (from the side) =
into=20
the assembly and you can remove the covers and bulbs. =
There are 2=20
screws (one in each light well) that unscrew to remove the=20
cover.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Be careful, because there are wiring harnesses that =
need to be=20
unplugged from the mirror and the assembly. Once removed, =
the=20
assembly has electronics and sensors inside.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>For more details on this process, I got a subscription =
to=20
AlldataDIY for the manual for my car. If you go to their =
website,=20
<A href=3D"http://www.alldatadiy.co">www.alldatadiy.co</A>, you =
can=20
subscribe for 1 years use of their technical data for =
about =20
$28. It contains almost all the repair manual data for the =
car and=20
you can print out what you need.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Charles</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D140333820-04062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr align=3Dleft><FONT =
face=3DTahoma=20
size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> Cynthia =
Carr=20
[mailto:cindi679@yahoo.com]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, June =
04, 2003=20
1:02 PM<BR><B>To:</B> r129list@mbcoupes.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> =
RE:=20
[R129 SL] overhead map light assembly =
issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Mr. Sadler</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>I guess I did not get your previous messages in reference =
to the Map Light Assembly. Who was it that you =
contacted=20
and stated that they were on back order. </DIV>
<DIV>Also, YES YES I am very interested in joining in with =
others who=20
may like to order the burlwood cover. I went to the link =
you=20
provided and I am so hooked!!!! I also want to change =
the=20
steering wheel and shift knob. Dreams Dreams I have=20
Dreams..... Hopefully we would get a discount. As I =
have=20
stated before my Map light is only working on one side =
as well=20
as one of the switches has fell off and it has that sticky =
feel to the=20
outside and the paint seems to be coming off. I =
can not=20
take my top off with that crazy look. (smile) I want to =
fix it=20
and I went to the Mercedes Dealer in my area (NC) and the =
price to=20
replace it was almost 400.00 wow!!! Any Ideas. =
Maybe a=20
used one or maybe I can get this one fixed and just cover it =
with the=20
Wood finish which is what I am shooting for. Is there =
anyone out=20
there who can help??<BR><BR><B><I>Cliff Sadler=20
<sadler@comcast.net></I></B> wrote:</DIV>
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#1010ff 2px solid">
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D807044614-02062003>just talked to them. These are on =
backorder=20
until the end of June at the earliest, so don't pull the old =
one off=20
yet.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D807044614-02062003>I am being told conflicting info =
on how=20
easy/hard it is to remove this surround. =
</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D807044614-02062003>Any mechanics on this list with =
an=20
opinion?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=3DArial color=3D#0000ff size=3D2><SPAN=20
class=3D807044614-02062003></SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr style=3D"MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr =
align=3Dleft><FONT=20
face=3DTahoma size=3D2>-----Original =
Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com=20
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]<B>On Behalf Of =
</B>Cliff=20
Sadler<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 02, 2003 9:37 =
AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
r129list@mbcoupes.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: [R129 SL] =
overhead=20
map light assembly issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>OK,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>if you want to replace it, there is a source for =
a burlwood=20
cover at performance products. If you put in 500sl, it =
will not=20
come up though.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>I have asked them for installation instructions =
on this, to=20
see just how involved this is going to get. =
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>Here's the link for the burlwood=20
version.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2><A=20
=
href=3D"http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=3D=
Overhead+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=3D109275&producttype=3D=
20">http://www.performanceproducts.com/ProductPage.aspx?ProductName=3DOve=
rhead+Map+Light+Cover+(W129)&productid=3D109275&producttype=3D20<=
/A></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2>If we have enough interest, perhaps we can get a =
quantity=20
discount with a single order.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT =
face=3DArial><FONT=20
color=3D#0000ff><FONT size=3D2>Cliff<SPAN=20
=
class=3D807044614-02062003> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV=
>
<DIV><SPAN class=3D795553414-02062003><FONT face=3DArial =
color=3D#0000ff=20
size=3D2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE>
<DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr =
align=3Dleft><FONT=20
face=3DTahoma size=3D2>-----Original =
Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>=20
r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com=20
[mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]<B>On Behalf Of =
</B>Cynthia=20
Carr<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, June 02, 2003 8:21 =
AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
r129list@mbcoupes.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R129 SL] =
overhead=20
map light assembly issues<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV>Hey Guys I have the same problem!!!!! The paint, or =
outer=20
layer of plastic is horrible!! I also have what =
seems to=20
be a short. I guess I must replace the whole=20
assembly. I even thought of covering it with some =
factory=20
matched burrolwood. Any Ideas??? =
<BR><BR><B><I>Cliff=20
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map lights work fine.<BR><BR>I have noticed that the =
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how do I remove this shell, so that I can do something =
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it?<BR>I have found the 2 screws under the map lamp=20
assemblies, but there<BR>are more holding that unit =
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windshield frame that I cannot find.<BR>Do I have to =
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the rear view mirror as well?<BR><BR>TIA.<BR><BR>91=20
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