If I remember correctly you need to turn the key and press it in to get it to open. Good luck
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In behind the instrument cluster
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.
Oregon Trunk Railway ended in 1981.
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.
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.
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.
in my 91 it is in the trunk on the left trunk hinge it is a red button just push it.
If it is the same as on the town cars it should be on the passenger side trunk hinge. If it's not there some one may have removed it.
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.
This question isn't specific enough to be answerable. Try asking it by including the car's make and model.You usually turn a nut set in the trunk floor.
You could be thinking of The Crawling Hand 1963. Other possibilities are The Beast With Five Fingers 1946, The Hand 1981, or Idle Hands 1999.