Mercedes SL Pumps👍 Hydraulic and Pneumatic checks + Handy Tips!

[@bigdog7813]

Another excellent video helping R230 owners better understand the intricacies of these vehicles and providing important tips and measures to take to prevent costly failures. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your insights with us. Cheers,

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks so much for your kind words !

[@jeffstewart7045]

Another great video! Many thanks! When I bought my SL350 I had no sponge over the roof pump, so checked eBay and found them between £50-£60 plus P&P new from suppliers in Latvia and neighbouring countries. However I also checked the main dealer expecting the worst but was pleasantly surprised - £32 available next day!

[@GrooveOn]

You know what, I would save the money if you haven't bought the sponge it's just for sound deadening , you could use any soft material really

[@jeffstewart7045]

@@GrooveOn …I thought about it, but for £32 I was happy enough…

[@richardchadwick9836]

Much appreciated, thank you for the handy tips. It's very easy to overlook these pumps as they are tucked away. Next time it's dry I will have a look at mine.

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks for the support and if you chose to follow me 🙏

[@richardchadwick9836]

Don't worry I have been following you for a long time. @@GrooveOn

[@GrooveOn]

@@richardchadwick9836 thanks for that, appreciate all the support. Let me know if you think of a video I could do!

[@richardchadwick9836]

Have you ever changed the front fog light bulbs on your SL? @@GrooveOn

[@GrooveOn]

@@richardchadwick9836 hi mate, not on the SL but on my CLK and E class, I got to the bulb at back through underneath bumper

[@sp7873]

Great content - thanks from an SL 55 owner, greetings from Munich

[@GrooveOn]

Oh wow, I would have loved to have got the sl55, but I bought my sl350 3.7L on a whim, maybe I'll trade in😉

[@ItsMagicSteve]

This video really helped me in my current situation and I indeed had a lot of water in the bottom of my trunked. the PSE pump almost got damaged but I let it dry completely, replaced the fuse and my locks work fine again. More of these kind of videos please for the Mercedes SL R230. Greetings from Munich, Germany :o)

[@GrooveOn]

You are very welcome, makes me feel great that another SL is is still going strong thanks if you subscribe

[@pickledude494]

I recently bought an r230 SL63. The power trunk/boot opens fine but the buttons to close it dont work, however the soft close does work. I guess I will have to take a look in there. Thanks for the videos they are all very helpful. You have a new subscriber

[@HowManyLegsItHas]

Thank you!

[@xelent1]

The video I’ve been waiting for!

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks mate!

[@gnasha8146]

Another great video, thank you

[@GrooveOn]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cav4290]

Have you done the BCM mod? You should try to revert the car back to original, looks so much better, these are going to be future classics. I've have seen many "blacked out" R230 and it doesn't suit the style at all.

[@ianjohnston948]

Really very interesting indeed - I am hoping you can help me with a related question. When I push the key fob on my SL350 R230, the doors open but it takes another 6/7 seconds for the boot to unlock. I'm guessing this is because the tube from the pump to the boot lock has a small leak. Do you have a video - or know of one - that shows how to undo everywhere the tube is located, how to identify the leak and/or replace the tube? Many thanks! Ian

[@GrooveOn]

Hi Ian, Thanks if you subscribed, it makes it easier for me to get in contact. It does sound like either a leaking pump actuator at the lock or maybe the pipe going to the actuator. First have a look for leaks as per my video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/moHLhIekitl2mrs Then check this link that explains all about the pump actuator and more: w220.wiki/Pneumatic_System_Equipment_%28PSE%29_Pump The port you are looking for is labelled 'HECK' that goes to the boot lock.

[@Viva_la_combustion_interna]

Nice video thanks and how do you refill the oil for the roof

[@royngo3044]

Hello. my 2004 Sl55 have problem. Raise roll over bar. Top won't go down! Would you able to give me the idea how to fix it? Thank you, Sir. Roy

[@GrooveOn]

Hi mate sorry to hear of your woes. So your roll bar is stuck up? Can you access the trunk and check left side under matt to see if your roof pump has correct level of oil in? ( about half full gauge on side). Have you tried holding the buttons for roll bar under lever flap? I have heard people disconnect rear battery for 2 mins can reset roll bar. Let me know how you get on 👍

[@qashas5780]

Hi very informative. My SL350 roof not operational. Comes up with fault boot close boot separator…this is in the closed position. Any tips? Thanks

[@GrooveOn]

should be an easy fix, go to the right side latch on your separator, there is a microswitch underneath, with a connector. It can get dirty connections, try cleaning them.

[@GrooveOn]

Video just for you... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXe3gnZ6fbqVeas

[@stevengordon-head2420]

Binned my acoustic foam and just have dry bags covering the equipment. Don’t notice any annoying noise.

[@GrooveOn]

Great information, 🙏

[@craigbates178]

Do you disconnect battery before disconnecting plugs like that for inspection or no need?

[@GrooveOn]

I would say always keep car off if you can. But I know if you disconnect with the power on it will be fine. In fact if you disconnect the power to the pneumatic and back in it will trigger the pump.

[@ARIK23071975]

Thenks for the qiuk answer way be i wasent specifik, she make tik tik all tim wail driving, and iven when i stop the engen off and im siting in the car it stil morking

[@GrooveOn]

It's hard to know, could you post a video of the noise?

[@ARIK23071975]

Hi i have nois from the vacum pump, like tik tik tik, do you now why?

[@GrooveOn]

When the pneumatic pump engages, it will run with a slight hum for couple seconds thats it, not sure why it's ticking mate?

[@ARIK23071975]

@@GrooveOn thanks for the quik answer, when im driving all tim ther is nois "tik tik " when i stop engen it still tik tik and evrething is working well

[@marcsmithy6701]

Hi. I have a problem. When I try and put the roof down I can hear relays clicking but no motion on the roof. Have you any idea. Thanks

[@GrooveOn]

Could be a whole myriad of reasons, the windows and boots have micro switches that all have to work in synchronisation. I would get yourself a diagnostic tool or go to a garage to find out what the codes are.

[@marcsmithy6701]

Also. The anti roll bar has stoooed working. I.e. being able to put it up or down with the two buttons under the roof opening lever

[@marcsmithy6701]

Also. Does the pse pump have anything to do with the roof opening? I took the pump out and cleaned it so it’s working. Then opened the roof. All good. Then closed the all good. Next day not working??

[@GrooveOn]

No mate, the pse pump sits above the roof pump which is hydraulic, left hand side in trunk under floor

[@marcsmithy6701]

Hi. Sorry to be a pain in the ass again. But I’m curious in to what sort of sound system I can put in. I do have a double din alpine head unit. But I do enjoy a good bit of bass. Any suggestions Thanks. Marc