From TomandKaren4 at comcast.net  Mon Sep 22 10:47:25 2008
From: TomandKaren4 at comcast.net (TomandKaren)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:47:25 -0600
Subject: [R129 SL] Windshield wiper
Message-ID: <48D7AFFD.9030206@comcast.net>

The wiper on my 1990 500sl has started to park in various locations on 
the windshield leading me to believe that I need to lube the mechanism.

I'm wondering how the big cover is removed?

I didn't find any help in the archives and G. Murphy's article in the 
Star didn't apply to this model.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Tom Weitkunat
Fort Collins, CO

From BJonesNY at aol.com  Mon Sep 22 12:55:51 2008
From: BJonesNY at aol.com (BJonesNY at aol.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:55:51 EDT
Subject: [R129 SL] Windshield wiper
Message-ID: <c33.3b4d696e.36092817@aol.com>

 
Tom,
When this happened to me, it turned out to be a loose nut at the base of  the 
wiper arm that affixes it to the drive motor.  A simple tightening was  all 
that was required.  Try that first.  
 
Bob
 
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The wiper on my 1990 500sl has  started to park in various locations on 
the windshield leading me to  believe that I need to lube the mechanism.

I'm wondering how the big  cover is removed?

I didn't find any help in the archives and G.  Murphy's article in the 
Star didn't apply to this model.

Thanks in  advance for any help.

Tom Weitkunat
Fort Collins, CO


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From grwdew at bellsouth.net  Mon Sep 22 19:24:16 2008
From: grwdew at bellsouth.net (Gail & Doug Wolvington)
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:24:16 -0500
Subject: [R129 SL] 1991 300sl drivers seat belt
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Hi there, does anyone have any suggestions in purchasing drivers side seat 
belt for 1991 300sl, besides dealership.......just need the latch (black 
with red center) not the buckle part or the webbing part.

Gail Wolvington
grwdew at bellsouth.net
Bossier City, LA 
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From J.kuylaars at kpnplanet.nl  Fri Sep 26 15:05:18 2008
From: J.kuylaars at kpnplanet.nl (Jan Kuylaars)
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:05:18 +0200
Subject: [R129 SL] Windshield wiper
In-Reply-To: <48D7AFFD.9030206@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000501c9200a$d19403b0$0202a8c0@medion1>

Tom.

The wipermotor stops in the middle of the windshield, so i
take off the housing ( 3 screws) from the wipermotor, bend the three
contactlips down so that the contactpoints were aligned with the three
contactrings and after cleaning the contactrings and replace the greese,
everything works fine for 10 months.

After that time the wiper stay's for a second in the middle , and then
go on.
I heard a click in the box on the right side from the car, where a lot
off electronics is settled.
I followed the cable from the wipermotor to the control box ,
disconnected the connector, and take out the control unit.
Ir was full of relay's with big contactpoints. I saw that some points
was burned-in. Tooke a smal piece off very little sandpaper and cleaned
the contactpoints. In the meantime the wiper system works without
problems for three jears.

Jan The flying Dutchmen

500SL
C240 combi
Mazda 929 coupe
Kawasaki 1000GTR

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Onderwerp: [R129 SL] Windshield wiper


The wiper on my 1990 500sl has started to park in various locations on 
the windshield leading me to believe that I need to lube the mechanism.

I'm wondering how the big cover is removed?

I didn't find any help in the archives and G. Murphy's article in the 
Star didn't apply to this model.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Tom Weitkunat
Fort Collins, CO
The MB Coupes Website!
R129 SL Mailing List


From asimrazvi at yahoo.com  Sat Sep 27 13:42:26 2008
From: asimrazvi at yahoo.com (asim razvi)
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:42:26 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [R129 SL] Wiper and Door Trim question
Message-ID: <997842.96261.qm@web82103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>



Darn, I had this problem 3 times and replaced the wiper motor three times for 250 bucks.  Now it finally seems to work.  Does anyone else have an issue with the door trim on the drivers side?  My silver trim along the window keeps coming off, I tried getting it back on but no matter what I do it eventually gets pushed up by the window movement.  I didnt think anything of it but I noticed several other mercedes with the trim sticking up.  Anyone have any ideas?

asim
1994 SL320 Red 92k miles


From philcarbone55 at comcast.net  Sat Sep 27 18:37:09 2008
From: philcarbone55 at comcast.net (Phil Carbone)
Date: Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:37:09 -0500
Subject: [R129 SL] Wiper and Door Trim question
References: <997842.96261.qm@web82103.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <054A165CAC6C45C1A5005E60E63A3601@user>

Get some new clips for the trim.

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From: "asim razvi" <asimrazvi at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2008 12:42 PM
Subject: [R129 SL] Wiper and Door Trim question


>
>
> Darn, I had this problem 3 times and replaced the wiper motor three times 
> for 250 bucks.  Now it finally seems to work.  Does anyone else have an 
> issue with the door trim on the drivers side?  My silver trim along the 
> window keeps coming off, I tried getting it back on but no matter what I 
> do it eventually gets pushed up by the window movement.  I didnt think 
> anything of it but I noticed several other mercedes with the trim sticking 
> up.  Anyone have any ideas?
>
> asim
> 1994 SL320 Red 92k miles
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> R129 SL Mailing List