You are the man! Im the second owner of an slk230, this is my project for today. The bettery cable came loose and now the window wont go down so I have to perform a window sync procedure. While Im at it Im going to perform the same manual window adjustment procedure you were nice enough to make a tutorial for! Thank you so much for making this easy to follow along video
Thank you, I’ve lived with a leaky driver’s window on my 2001 SLK320 sport for ages. Your tutorial helped me fix it (just needed a 2 millimeter adjustment) it 10 minutes!
I just developed the same problem today. Thanks very much for this video! It'll help me turn this into a DIY project, versus having to take out a second mortgage to pay for a dealer visit!
Thank you! I have CLK55 with the same issues. The mechanic shop was trying to sell me a window regulator for $500 when the windows goes up and down fine. Will do this myself this weekend! Thanks again.
i just opened up my 1998 r170 SLK for the first time. I was rather surprised ! No sound deadening insulation and a totally different window mechanism. I have the X shaped regulator with the stationary motor.
Yep, pre-facelift (96-00) is absolutely nothing like that shown in the video. :o( I have a full new (bare) door to fit, so need to strip Mirror (easy), Lock (easy) and Window/Mechanism (haven't got a clue) from the old door to the new. Pretty stumped at this point; so little access to the gubbins of the window mechanism!
YOU ARE A GODSEND, my girlfriend has had this issue on BOTH her doors since she got the car, its always annoyed me but I have just not attempted to learn how to fix it. Thank you so much for this video!
Thank you for getting me to try a repair on my slk 230 -99. I was alot suprised that everything was looking the same as yours for the door cover, but the window elevation mechanics was completely different. There was a little L-shaped metal bracket glued to the lower front part of the window that was acting as the stopper for how high the window should move. I needed to remove the door speaker to see it. Found the small piece in the bottom of the door and glued it back with epoxy
@@fupabox - With respect, the differences are not minor at all. Entirely different approach to the motor (stationery in pre-facelift cars, verus moving in post-facelift cars), also a great big quarter-rotary gear wheel in the pre-facelifts, that isn't in the post-facelifts. Your video is excellent, but I am staring at my door (stripped) and honestly don't have a clue how to proceed, as it's an entirely different set up.
I'm here because I have the same issue with the window alignment on a 4yo Tesla. I can't find any information, and the Service Center here in Australia seem unable to fix it. I just checked and there's rubber caps under the door. Fingers crossed I'll find adjustment bolts under there. Thanks for a great explanation.
Wow man, that was awesome, im going to try it at my son’s car, SLK 230, Hopefully get a good results, good video, im gonna need your patient also, thanks!!!
Worth pointing out the pre-facelift SLKs (96-00) have an entirely different window mechanism; nothing like those in the facelift cars like this one. Just pointing this out so you don't strip off the door card expecting to do this job, then find the window mechanism in your pre-facelift car is nothing like this one! (as I did!).
Loved this!....lol I'm in the middle of re gluing both of my 2003 SLK interior door panels..you know they like to come apart like a jigsaw puzzle if you even look at them cross eyed LOL...but the info on the window adjustment plugs on the bottom was excellent..and make sure to let people know how fragile that yellow vacuum hose can be...I cringed every time you put your Man Hand Meat Hooks next to it....lol :)
lol..lucky thing about Canadian benz models from these years is the lower UV to kill the plastics like it does in year round hot climates . You're absolutely correct , that vacuum hose can be brittle as hell :)
@@fupabox respect bro, I want to get one of them amg32 model r170 later in the year if things work out. I had a test drive and the power was next level.
When you open the door the window should go down about 10mm and should go up when it's closed. You've done a nice job with the adjustment, but there's a chance it wont be watertight. The problem is with the window electrics.
+József Milán Pintér My 1999 does not have that uplimit adjustment either. I am still trying to figure out where that is. I don't see one on either slider. Thanks for this video.
I think I have a similar issue. Makes crazy wind noise when driving speeds upwards of 60mph. Can barely talk in the cabin when going +130mph. Will try this fix and see if it helps.
My guess as to why the door was taken off is the central locking issue that is common; leaking pipes/fault couplers means sometimes doors don't lock and unlock as they should. Interesting you didn't disconnect the batter before doing the door, no fear of the airbags huh? I suppose as long as you;re reasonable gentle..
Not too worried about the airbags...Prob. a good idea to unhook the battery just to be sure. I think the door was off for body repairs..I purchased the car from a dealer (trade in by original owner ) ..they disclosed that it had been vandalized the previous year with a repair and repaint bill of $11 thousand if I remember correctly..So likely the door was part of the repair
Thanks it help a lot By the way does anyone know what happens if the batery is desconnected for a long time in a SLK 230? (1999) ¿Sabe alguien qué pasa si se desconecta la bateria por largo tiempo en un SLK 230? Greeting from Spain
Hey man,nice video.I just wanted to ask you,could this be the reason of fogy windows from inside? I've also seen a little pipe at the back of the car under the rear bumper,behind right back wheel,it constantly has drops of water,any clues what coud that be for? Thanks for the nice video again. 👍
that little rubber pipe is where the water that gets past trunk and roof seals drains out from. gently push a coathanger or pipecleaner up inside it and crap will likely fall out . They can get clogged with tiny pieces of dirt and leaves over the years and then the water will be unable to drain out quickly . Foggy windows can be from leaking seals for sure
heres a link that saves me some explanation time and will make it easier to follow ...www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-SLK230/58-INTERIOR-Front_Window_Adjustment/58-INTERIOR-Front_Window_Adjustment.htm
Hi Fupabox! Question: does this method of adjusting the glass apply also to a clk320 w208? By the way, I just installed the driver's side mirror glass, mirror motor, the motor that folds the whole mirror case and it works perfectly thanks to your tutorial videos!!! Greetings
+Nicolas Nuñez It's partially the same..there should be an inspection adjustment hole under the side door trim.. I'll link you to the workshop manual for that workshop-manuals.com/mercedesbenz/clk_320_(208.365)/v6-3.2l_(112.940)/windows_and_glass/windows/window_glass/front_door_window_glass/system_information/adjustments/
+fupabox Thanks for the info!! Just saw a video about how to take the side molding off, seems easy. What are the screws behind the side molding for? Do they need to be adjusted for something? It also seems that I'll have to adjust the window both front and back
+Nicolas Nuñez The ones behind the moulding are for adjusting how high the whole window can lift..on that link I sent , there is a "next page" button at the top right..it will take you to the next page that describes how to properly align the window.. I think there are 4 pages altogether
Always interested in what new Mercedes models you have collected. I see the hint of a green newer (from the style of the wheel) model. What have you found?
So I got some good news and I have some bad news. Good news is, I followed your instructions to the T and my window is back on the track and working just fine again! Yay! Thanks for the video and advice! YAY! The bad news is, I followed your instructions to the T and after you had instructed me to use a sharp cooper pipe and rammed it in my dad's forehead after witnessing him push my car door by the window, I'm now in jail (going to jail) and is now, well, not my dad no longer :( But hey, on the bright side, my door and window is now fixed! YAY!
opps.....I just been trying to adjust my mercedes window and was happy with my adjustments. ....Went into my house for tea and then came out.....then the window exploded into a million pieces.....so.....just done a search on new window. ....heading to pub now to drown my sorrows...😕😕😕
When I think on it......It was chipped. ...also....It is a new door.....I never relised this when I bought it last week. ...the window seal towards the hinge end was hanging out.....I put this back in....maybe that was a bad move....lol....was looking so nice before window exploded....Went off like a gun shot.....
hello maybe you can help? is the window for 1999 and 2002 the same? if you break your window and find one from 1999 will a 1999 window fit a 2002 or do windows change ?
fupabox unfortunately for me on that square type plate mount on your car which has that bumper stop mine doesn't have. Across the top of the square bumper mount there seems to be contact wear like its making contact with some kind of stop at the top of the door but i cant see where as its inside the door much to my annoyance. Ive never tinkered with cars before and have no tools or knowledge. Im in the process of starting to gear up on the tool front. Your video is excellent and thorough for people with your model. What year is your car? It may just be that yours is different as its a redesigned model. Great vid 👍
@@winstonchurchill2325 Thanks ..mine was a 2001 so it was facelifted for that year with quite a few changes . I guess the door stopper is one of those changes ,
Ah shit, I was doing the same thing but I got a slk 230 193pk. from 1998, so its way different than this version, Do you know how it goes with my type of car?
2 and half years !! 2 and half MF years !! thats how long i managed to NOT fix this problem >> i went for like 5 mechanics or whatever the heck they're called and i paid no less than 300$ just to make sure the window close`s the right way with 0 results and i'm going RIGHT now to try it out !!! so what if its 5:45 am who cares !! its a bit cool anyways ^^ THANKS in advance :>
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You are the man! Im the second owner of an slk230, this is my project for today. The bettery cable came loose and now the window wont go down so I have to perform a window sync procedure. While Im at it Im going to perform the same manual window adjustment procedure you were nice enough to make a tutorial for! Thank you so much for making this easy to follow along video
Thank you, I’ve lived with a leaky driver’s window on my 2001 SLK320 sport for ages. Your tutorial helped me fix it (just needed a 2 millimeter adjustment) it 10 minutes!
Thank you for skipping to the grommets on the bottom of the door frames. Made life so much easier for a 10 minute adjustment for both sides. :)
I just developed the same problem today. Thanks very much for this video! It'll help me turn this into a DIY project, versus having to take out a second mortgage to pay for a dealer visit!
Thank you! I have CLK55 with the same issues. The mechanic shop was trying to sell me a window regulator for $500 when the windows goes up and down fine. Will do this myself this weekend! Thanks again.
Glad it helped
i just opened up my 1998 r170 SLK for the first time. I was rather surprised ! No sound deadening insulation and a totally different window mechanism. I have the X shaped regulator with the stationary motor.
Yep, pre-facelift (96-00) is absolutely nothing like that shown in the video. :o( I have a full new (bare) door to fit, so need to strip Mirror (easy), Lock (easy) and Window/Mechanism (haven't got a clue) from the old door to the new. Pretty stumped at this point; so little access to the gubbins of the window mechanism!
YOU ARE A GODSEND, my girlfriend has had this issue on BOTH her doors since she got the car, its always annoyed me but I have just not attempted to learn how to fix it. Thank you so much for this video!
glad it helped
Thank you for getting me to try a repair on my slk 230 -99. I was alot suprised that everything was looking the same as yours for the door cover, but the window elevation mechanics was completely different. There was a little L-shaped metal bracket glued to the lower front part of the window that was acting as the stopper for how high the window should move. I needed to remove the door speaker to see it. Found the small piece in the bottom of the door and glued it back with epoxy
Yes there are a few minor differences in the mechanism after 2001 . If I ever get the chance I want to do the adjustment vid on a friends 1999.
@@fupabox - With respect, the differences are not minor at all. Entirely different approach to the motor (stationery in pre-facelift cars, verus moving in post-facelift cars), also a great big quarter-rotary gear wheel in the pre-facelifts, that isn't in the post-facelifts. Your video is excellent, but I am staring at my door (stripped) and honestly don't have a clue how to proceed, as it's an entirely different set up.
Many Thanks from Germany/Hannover. My English is very bad, but the Video had helped me to repair my Window at my SLK 200 R170.
Glad it helped
Excellent video! I appreciate the patience and detailed explanation brother!
Thank you so much men !
You're welcome!
I'm here because I have the same issue with the window alignment on a 4yo Tesla. I can't find any information, and the Service Center here in Australia seem unable to fix it. I just checked and there's rubber caps under the door. Fingers crossed I'll find adjustment bolts under there. Thanks for a great explanation.
hopefully it helps in some way
Wow man, that was awesome, im going to try it at my son’s car,
SLK 230, Hopefully get a good results, good video, im gonna need your patient also, thanks!!!
Worth pointing out the pre-facelift SLKs (96-00) have an entirely different window mechanism; nothing like those in the facelift cars like this one. Just pointing this out so you don't strip off the door card expecting to do this job, then find the window mechanism in your pre-facelift car is nothing like this one! (as I did!).
Loved this!....lol I'm in the middle of re gluing both of my 2003 SLK interior door panels..you know they like to come apart like a jigsaw puzzle if you even look at them cross eyed LOL...but the info on the window adjustment plugs on the bottom was excellent..and make sure to let people know how fragile that yellow vacuum hose can be...I cringed every time you put your Man Hand Meat Hooks next to it....lol :)
lol..lucky thing about Canadian benz models from these years is the lower UV to kill the plastics like it does in year round hot climates . You're absolutely correct , that vacuum hose can be brittle as hell :)
Thank you so much! You explained everything very well!!
Thank you sooooo much me and my son just fixed my window!!!
AWESOME VIDEO!!!!
Great job explaining. Very helpful. Thanks
This video has helped me big time respect for sharing your knowledge bro 🇬🇧👍
Glad I could help
@@fupabox respect bro, I want to get one of them amg32 model r170 later in the year if things work out. I had a test drive and the power was next level.
Well that explains why in the car wash I have water shoot across the cab. The damn door don’t seal
Another great video, I'm gonna have to do this project soon so I Iooked you up to see what you had on it. Good job! thanks
Thanks for the vid my Merc 230 kompressor windows now working fine ;-)
Hello, sorry..with the screws underneath (at 19:49) can i adjust the windows "angle" without to disassembly the door panel? thank you!
When you open the door the window should go down about 10mm and should go up when it's closed. You've done a nice job with the adjustment, but there's a chance it wont be watertight. The problem is with the window electrics.
+József Milán Pintér the 2001 and older r170 didn't have the window down feature when opening and closing..i wish it did..that came in 2002 I think
+József Milán Pintér My 1999 does not have that uplimit adjustment either. I am still trying to figure out where that is. I don't see one on either slider. Thanks for this video.
My window is tuck in the up position?how do I bring it down ?motor still works
Thanks so much from Spain 🇪🇸❗❗❗ PERFECT👌👍
OMG Dude......... thanks SO MUCHO for showing me how to remedy the issue without taking everything apart... hahahahaha....
Glad to help
i didnt learn anything new .
why does the window not close now.
can you tell me
Lots of good detailed information, thank you. A lot of arm head and elbow too but oh well lol
yeah ..its sometimes hard to get out of the way while filming . :(
Anybody else have a 99 with this problem on the SLK230?
me
I think I have a similar issue. Makes crazy wind noise when driving speeds upwards of 60mph. Can barely talk in the cabin when going +130mph. Will try this fix and see if it helps.
Me, I do
Mine doesn’t look like that at all, instead of a 10mm is a torx screw but I don’t see an inverted torx though?
My guess as to why the door was taken off is the central locking issue that is common; leaking pipes/fault couplers means sometimes doors don't lock and unlock as they should.
Interesting you didn't disconnect the batter before doing the door, no fear of the airbags huh? I suppose as long as you;re reasonable gentle..
Not too worried about the airbags...Prob. a good idea to unhook the battery just to be sure. I think the door was off for body repairs..I purchased the car from a dealer (trade in by original owner ) ..they disclosed that it had been vandalized the previous year with a repair and repaint bill of $11 thousand if I remember correctly..So likely the door was part of the repair
ah I see. Took mine off today, repainted the interior panel, pretty happy with it, didn't manage to fix the central locking though sadly.
Thanks it help a lot
By the way does anyone know what happens if the batery is desconnected for a long time in a SLK 230? (1999)
¿Sabe alguien qué pasa si se desconecta la bateria por largo tiempo en un SLK 230?
Greeting from Spain
Hey man,nice video.I just wanted to ask you,could this be the reason of fogy windows from inside? I've also seen a little pipe at the back of the car under the rear bumper,behind right back wheel,it constantly has drops of water,any clues what coud that be for? Thanks for the nice video again. 👍
that little rubber pipe is where the water that gets past trunk and roof seals drains out from. gently push a coathanger or pipecleaner up inside it and crap will likely fall out . They can get clogged with tiny pieces of dirt and leaves over the years and then the water will be unable to drain out quickly . Foggy windows can be from leaking seals for sure
@@fupabox Thank you so much!
Another great video I watch all of them just to learn just incase I would need it wish u were my neighbor I would of bothered you everyday lol
K.O. :)
Fupabox...I have a 99 slk 230. window up/down adjustment is different from yours. do you know how to adjust for height stop? thanks.
heres a link that saves me some explanation time and will make it easier to follow ...www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Mercedes-SLK230/58-INTERIOR-Front_Window_Adjustment/58-INTERIOR-Front_Window_Adjustment.htm
Hi Fupabox! Question: does this method of adjusting the glass apply also to a clk320 w208? By the way, I just installed the driver's side mirror glass, mirror motor, the motor that folds the whole mirror case and it works perfectly thanks to your tutorial videos!!! Greetings
+Nicolas Nuñez It's partially the same..there should be an inspection adjustment hole under the side door trim.. I'll link you to the workshop manual for that workshop-manuals.com/mercedesbenz/clk_320_(208.365)/v6-3.2l_(112.940)/windows_and_glass/windows/window_glass/front_door_window_glass/system_information/adjustments/
+fupabox Thanks for the info!! Just saw a video about how to take the side molding off, seems easy. What are the screws behind the side molding for? Do they need to be adjusted for something? It also seems that I'll have to adjust the window both front and back
+Nicolas Nuñez The ones behind the moulding are for adjusting how high the whole window can lift..on that link I sent , there is a "next page" button at the top right..it will take you to the next page that describes how to properly align the window.. I think there are 4 pages altogether
Always interested in what new Mercedes models you have collected. I see the hint of a green newer (from the style of the wheel) model. What have you found?
David Browne that's my blue w208 clk 320...it'seems to be able to look different colors depending on the light :)
David Browne i think the lawn is reflecting in it...it does look green
***** Ah, ok. Love those wheels, they're like pretty recent AMGs right?
David Browne They're replicas of the AMG ones.. they are one of my fav. styles of Benz. wheels :)
So I got some good news and I have some bad news. Good news is, I followed your instructions to the T and my window is back on the track and working just fine again! Yay! Thanks for the video and advice! YAY!
The bad news is, I followed your instructions to the T and after you had instructed me to use a sharp cooper pipe and rammed it in my dad's forehead after witnessing him push my car door by the window, I'm now in jail (going to jail) and is now, well, not my dad no longer :( But hey, on the bright side, my door and window is now fixed! YAY!
lol... :)
Have you ever had to change the roof seal as mine is split!
No I haven't had to change one
do you need to remove the battery first to avoid the side air bag deploying?
Not necessary to unhook battery
opps.....I just been trying to adjust my mercedes window and was happy with my adjustments. ....Went into my house for tea and then came out.....then the window exploded into a million pieces.....so.....just done a search on new window. ....heading to pub now to drown my sorrows...😕😕😕
damn..It either had some odd tension on it or maybe a chip ?
When I think on it......It was chipped. ...also....It is a new door.....I never relised this when I bought it last week. ...the window seal towards the hinge end was hanging out.....I put this back in....maybe that was a bad move....lol....was looking so nice before window exploded....Went off like a gun shot.....
Yeah I've broken windows by mistake .. it scares the crap out of you
Excellent video really helpful?
If I don't have a sharp copper pipe, would a blunt object at increased momentum suffice? xD , still laughing.
absolutely a viable alternative ..use a hammer if necessary :)
Hey man, im from Brampton, Ontario. Just wondering where you find all these old cars, really want to find a silvia or old subie wrx or legacy
Adam Antonacci kijiji :)
My 1999 SLK230 only has one drain plug at the rear of the door, none in front????
Hmm... possibly a change in design between the 99 and 2001
I am grateful, thanks.
Lincoln Continental very welcome .
hello maybe you can help?
is the window for 1999 and 2002 the same? if you break your window and find one from 1999 will a 1999 window fit a 2002 or do windows change ?
The glass is the same
You made my day,
thanks!
Kinda harsh punishment on people closing the door by the glass, but well deserved.
Not sure what year your car is or if that bumper adjuster is only in the American models because it isn't on the european models grrrr! Lucky you!
2001 . not sure if Euro is different from North American models in that respect
fupabox unfortunately for me on that square type plate mount on your car which has that bumper stop mine doesn't have. Across the top of the square bumper mount there seems to be contact wear like its making contact with some kind of stop at the top of the door but i cant see where as its inside the door much to my annoyance. Ive never tinkered with cars before and have no tools or knowledge. Im in the process of starting to gear up on the tool front. Your video is excellent and thorough for people with your model. What year is your car? It may just be that yours is different as its a redesigned model. Great vid 👍
@@winstonchurchill2325 Thanks ..mine was a 2001 so it was facelifted for that year with quite a few changes . I guess the door stopper is one of those changes ,
Ah shit, I was doing the same thing but I got a slk 230 193pk. from 1998, so its way different than this version, Do you know how it goes with my type of car?
check this article .. step 8 and 9
Where can you purchase plastic tools?
ebay amazon
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Thank you
Take a shape piece of pipe and jam it in their forehead? How can you say that with a chunky throat? lol :)
lol
Thanks for the video. 😀
LOVE your recommendations!! Are you married? Ha ha!! Thanks for the vid. Brilliant x x
Very Good !
Good stuff
Super la vidéo mais en français j'aurais mieux compris comment faire
awesome thank u
2 and half years !! 2 and half MF years !! thats how long i managed to NOT fix this problem >> i went for like 5 mechanics or whatever the heck they're called and i paid no less than 300$ just to make sure the window close`s the right way with 0 results and i'm going RIGHT now to try it out !!! so what if its 5:45 am who cares !! its a bit cool anyways ^^ THANKS in advance :>
KingStivan :)
***** if you hava extra views on this video that would be my own doing ^^
***** wow i`v never seen a sticky thread gone up as fast as yours !! nice work ^^
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***** damn another sticky ^^ ur on fire :>
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KingStivan thanks :) did the window get adjusted ?
i cant see anything of all that .
it was only bla bla bla