If you re planning to buy a mercedes benz r129 inspect the roof mechanism thoroughly for hydraulic fluid leaks.
R129 roof issues.
I had to change a headlamp wiper motor and got the parts from ebay.
It s a hands on car.
Also beware of windows not working.
The roof refuses to retract.
I was pretty sure it was not a roof module issue early sl r129 roof issues can be a nightmare to diagnose as already stated pre digital diagnostics and star must be remembered at the time of r129 launch.
The r129 was offered as a two door two seat roadster with an automated electro hydraulic fabric convertible roof.
This is great as you can use the car as a coupe and a convertible but the issue comes when you need to remove it.
And a manually.
The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 sl class in 2002 for the 2003 model year.
To risk damage to the roof we highly recommend that you buy a r129 convertible roof stand to ensure a safe storage.
The sl 600 and the amg model are equipped with hydro pneumatic suspension called adaptive damping system ads which offers a better ride and handling at the cost of a higher maintenance.
The v12 models are expensive to maintain.
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From the r129 forum i learned that the electrical problem was a burnt contact on the ignition switch easily sorted.
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The mercedes benz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedes benz from 1989 until 2001.
It s tanzanite blue with panoramic roof and albali wheels it s totally original and was a really good buy.
How to remove the roof and deploy the soft top on r129 mercedes benz sports roadster.
Home diy sl class r129 1990 2002 mercedes convertible problems troubleshooting fixes mercedes convertible problems troubleshooting fixes owning a convertible mercedes benz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working.
Colour matched automated tonneau cover.
These cause a rattle when the car is ticking over.
One of the most expensive issues with an r129 can be the catalytic converters breaking up inside the car.
I service it myself.
All r129 s will or should have a hard top in either panoramic or standard form.
