[R129 SL] electrical gremlin

[Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)]

Bill:

I see you're in Indy.  Since you're in the US, the best way to get a new
battery installed is to call 1-800-for-mercedes free road service.

Tell them your battery needs replacing and you are stuck.

They will come out to the car, install a new MB battery, reset the radio,
top and windows for the price of the battery.  The labor is complimentary.

Of course it is an expensive Mercedes battery, but imho it is well worth it.
I just had this happen a few months ago, and the total cost was $136.00.

Yes, this makes for a very happy car!
 
___________________________
Deneal Schilmeister
St. Louis - Cincinnati
1997 SL500
http://homepage.mac.com/deneals/SL500.htm

-----Original Message-----
From: r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of William Alborn
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 7:28 PM
To: SL Mailing List
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] electrical gremlin

----snip---
  I don't know what resetting the 
computer does-Is it necessary to reestablish a "happy car"?  Also, do you 
have a tip on how to reinstall the battery? It sure was tough getting it 
out, and my hands are small.  Thanks again for your comments-it makes me 
feel less like an idiot.....

Bill