Edmunds Answers questions

I have a 560 SL for 20 years

vlj49 — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:50:17 GMT

I have been ask over and over and still don't know the answer. What does the 560 stand for and what does the SL stand for. Of course I know it is the model but anyone know what it means? I love my car it just turned 60,000 looks wonderful taking it to my grave some day. *smiling*

My Benz 560sl mile counter stop working at 91K ?

raymondb — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:50:08 GMT

Everything else works. I was told that their are 3 plastic gears that count the miles and one or all must be striped or broken. Who best for making this kind of repair?

87 Mercedes Benz 560sl - W107 Instrument Cluster needed

raymondb — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:05:23 GMT

Are their any Universal componet parts in a W107 Instrument Cluster (Odometer,clock,speedo,etc.) on any other Benz like 560sel - W126,W116,W124, W201 etc. that will be a perfect fit on a 1987 560sl. Not looking for the whole cluster to fit perfect just the clock and Odometer.
Thanking You In Advance
Ray

Is there more than one place to look for fuses on a Mercedes-Benz 560 SL?

pearl42 — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:53:44 GMT

The clock and the cigarette lighter do not work. Is there another location for fuses other than the right passenger footwell?

What company makes this wheel? Mercedes 560 SL.

tcobb — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:28:19 GMT

A standard wheel won't fit onto our 560 SL. The four wheels that do fit and are on the ground have a logo on the inside that looks like a WHEEL. That is, a small circle as the hub and a larger circle as the rim with spokes between the two. If I can find out who this company is, I'll get another wheel from them. It says "made in Germany" on the inside. Anyone got any ideas ???
Thanks

Need a spare that will fit for my wife's Mercedes Benz 560 SL.

tcobb — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:01:02 GMT

I'm trying to get a spare that will fit for my wife's MB 560 SL.Today I was cleaning up rims and I now think that the two spare rims I have that won't fit are for the 110 body style whereas we have a 107 body. Apparently not all 1986 rims fit all 1986 cars (in MB anyway).
If you were hunting a 1986 MB wheel to fit the 107 body type, where would you look? Thanks bunches Mr. Shiftright

When I disconnect my battery, the security systems shuts off the radio in my 1987 Mercedes 560SL.

petekerwien — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:04:28 GMT

The dealer has a code machine he sticks in the tape opening and fires up the radio again. Is there some way to bypass this so I can activate my radio without going to a dealer. I store this car a lot and often disconnect the battery.

Thanks.

How do you bleed the rear level system on a 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL after line replacement?

smurf447 — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:33:52 GMT

How do you bleed the rear level system on a 1990 Mercedes 560sel after line replacement?

Rattling under valve covers on a 1990 Mercedes 560 SEL.

mrbopolini — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:11:42 GMT

There is a rattle, under valve covers, like maybe it needs valve adjustment. It's v-8 with overhead cams, customer said timing chain was replaced not long ago.

If it needs a valve adjustment, what specs are intake & exhaust valves to be set at? This car is a gas (not diesel) but is starting to sound like one. Also someone put brake fluid in the suspension fluid reservoir. Will this adversely affect any seals or o-rings? I understand this model (560) is notorious for leaking somewhere in the middle-but where?

1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL - Dash ANTILOCK light goes on after 10 minutes of driving and stay on. Why?

raymondb — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:20:14 GMT

My 1987 560sl - ANTILOCK -dash light goes on after 10 min. of driving and stay lite. What should be check to solve this problem ???
Thanking You In Advance
Ray

1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SL with dead battery. Even when the battery was still good I cannot open the trunk.

silverarrow2 — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:14:04 GMT

thank you...

My 87 Mercedes-Benz 560 will not start. I have a start button. When I turn the key to on, no lights appear, but the starter spins.

mblvr1 — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:20:13 GMT

When I push the start button the starter spins but the car does not start and the lights do not light up on the dash when the key is turned to the on position.

What was the original tire size on a 1989 Mercedes 560SL and how do you tell if the rims are original?

doug80 — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:47:30 GMT

What was the original tire size on a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560 SL and how do you tell if the rims are original.

'86 Mercedes 560SL has ABS light on, RPM are at 1400 idle. Rear speed sensor is the problem. Burnt out?

dben2 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:49:06 GMT

'86 Mercedes 560SL has ABS light on, RPM are @ 1400 idle engine runs erratic. Rear speed sensor is the problem. Could it be bad? Cleaned it twice but after a few miles it lights up again. Is this common.

Where's the tilt steer button on a 1989 Mercedes 560 SEL?

claude9 — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:56:15 GMT

where can I find how to adjust the steering column.