[R129 SL] electrical gremlin

[evaesquivel at cox.net]

Would you believe that the last battery I replaced was in the car for 11 years?  Unbelievable


---- William Alborn <voltboy at indy.rr.com> wrote: 

> 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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