[R129 SL] electrical gremlin

[William Alborn]

Deneal,
    Excellent advice; a phone call and $136.58 later, I have a new battery 
and an almost fully functional car.  The driver's side window decided to 
stay in the door despite all attempts to raise it, but otherwise, the car is 
back on track.  Thanks for the advice; the roadside assistance tech was very 
helpful, and this experience made me realize that I bought more than just 
the car.

Bill
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deneal Schilmeister (Portege)" <deneals at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'SL Mailing List'" <r129list at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 9:46 PM
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] electrical gremlin



> 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

>

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