Need some expert advise on Mercedes

@rabtech knows a thing or two about Mercedes, too rich for me

I can't give technical advice but I know

MERCEDES = $$$$$$$$$$$$$ for repairs

This video says if you watch it, you will be an expert on a 2003 SL

Yeh I would reach out to the bear!

But I think the computer monitors the air ride so you may have error codes without it.
Just a guess but had something similar with a Jag I was helping someone one - gave up.
It only happened in the winter so we guess it was seal - never really got 100% fixed

$1200 for a armrest! I would of rigged something up for her for $20 bucks would of looked like shit but her arm would of been rested!

Tuesday my friend! I should of just shipped it!

I replaced Allison's GL550 front right airbag myself for 140.00. Took me a couple hours.

Go to youtube and look up some videos on each thing your replacing.

Really ebay and youtube is going to be your friend.

You will get an error code that the compressor is overheating because it is working all the time to keep up with the leak. I also can send you a special OBD2 adapter that will let you check EVERY code that Mercedes can. It will tell you details about every module in the car.

You will need to put it on a rack and take a picture of the shock type they used. There are three different shocks they could have used. I think I know which one you have since it is leaking down but I would want to confirm by seeing a picture. I actually changed the air bag on my GL550 but in the case of this car its going to be easier and cheaper to replace it with a used part.

Here is the trunk latch sensor. This one actually came from a 2003 SL500

Armrest would be no more than 200.00 for a used replacement. And you could pick from a multitude of color matched armrests. Because these have also been in use and in the sun for as long as that car has. So just pick a color and your in business.

Damn, @rabtech! Great work!

And lastly,,, here is your front bumper cover primed and ready to paint.

If you own an older Mercedes you will be replacing stuff from time to time. And the dealer will bend you over..... They actually don't set the price. Mercedes had about 3 levels of pain... i mean pricing...

I have a wholesale shop account with the Huntsville dealership and its still outrageous.

This is the best tool for the Mercedes I have bought. It is as close to the Mercedes Star Diag tool that I have found. That OBD2 adapter has the
some magic in it that allows it to communicate with all the onboard modules and give detailed information about each one.