To replace the speedometer bulb on a 1981 Mercedes 380SL, first, disconnect the car battery for safety. Remove the instrument cluster by unscrewing the screws that hold it in place, then carefully pull it out. Locate the speedometer bulb holder at the back of the cluster, twist it counterclockwise to remove it, and replace the old bulb with a new one. Finally, reassemble the cluster and reconnect the battery.
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To remove the odometer from a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, you'll need to first disconnect the car's battery for safety. Then, remove the instrument cluster by unscrewing the retaining screws and carefully disconnecting the wiring harness. Once the cluster is out, you can access the speedometer and odometer mechanism; detach it by removing the screws or clips holding it in place. Finally, you can replace or repair the odometer as needed before reassembling everything.
The window relay for a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL is typically located in the driver's side footwell area, behind the kick panel. To access it, you may need to remove the panel to reach the relay. It's important to refer to the vehicle's service manual for specific guidance, as locations can vary based on production changes.
If the car won't move when it's in gear, check the transmission fluid level. Check to see that the parking brakes aren't stuck.
If I remember correctly you need to turn the key and press it in to get it to open. Good luck
The fuse box is located in the footwell of the drivers side by the accellorator pedal. They simply pop out
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Mercedes Lindsay was born on 1981-02-09.
Mercedes Prendes died on July 2, 1981, in Madrid, Spain.
Mercedes Scelba-Shorte was born on 1981-08-24.
According to the NADA website, the sticker price for a 1981 Mercedes 300 TD-T wagon was $31373.
You have a short somewhere. If you've installed a newer CD or radio to a perpetually "hot" wire (like I did, once), then it's probably your culprit. In that case, find the original radio hot wire and hook it back to that. Otherwise, it's a time consuming task of isolating different areas of your electrical system.