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Kyle5647 reported no cranking and a fuel-pump problem on his V12-converted SL500. He later said relay replacement restored pump operation. Cranking also returned after ignition-switch work and reconnecting the neutral-safety switch, but stopped again. A final diagnosis and lasting no-crank repair were not confirmed.
mahunt replaced the rear hydraulic spheres on his SL600 after harsh impacts over painted road lines. His account describes access around the exhaust, replacement-part date stamps and an unresolved disagreement over hydraulic fluid.
George993 followed up his leaking main-lift-cylinder question with a report of removing the rod-end eye and replacing the rod seal. His bench-work details and roll-over-bar warning remain distinct from an unreported post-installation leak test.
lynns reported better steering after adding a Wiechers brace, but his M113 installation needed airbox-clearance adjustment. Other owners reported different contact and fitment, so the account preserves individual vehicles and subjective results.
luiher’s blower motor ran on a direct supply, but the regulator connector’s 12.4 V reading collapsed to 0 V with the motor connected. After investigating the fuse supply, the owner reported restoring operation by sanding a bad contact in the part identified as number 11.
scottejupiter brings an SL500 with inoperative roof hydraulics back into use, progressing through basic service, rebuilding twelve cylinders, replacing the fabric top and tallying the growing cost.
MB-Dude describes disassembling a loose interior mirror, adding a rubber pad and adjusting its springs on a 1996 SL600. A later owner reports windshield damage during refitting, so this account does not present forceful reinstallation as a general instruction.
A 1997 SL600 returns to use after four years parked, with ADS and charging-system repairs followed by winter restoration and an owner-reported 330-mile trip.
In a 2006 write-up, mebeJOE fitted a removable Sirius receiver inside the dashboard compartment and concealed its power wiring. The exterior antenna location was still temporary.
Pete1978 shares a year of work on a rusty parts car, including engine-bay, interior and front-chassis work, while several major jobs were still planned.
jsargent99 documents access to a broken parking-brake release handle behind the dashboard and the difficulty of reconnecting its cable, with three work photographs.
