Is thrte film on both sides of the LED screen? Mine flaked off on the facing side but it appears it has a film on the reverse side. Great video!!
@leonarddrake5983
Ай бұрын
Thank you.That was a great help.I've been trying to figure out what I'm gonna do about my l.E!D's, that's a great video partner.Keep up the good work l.D
@steverinaldi655
Ай бұрын
Thanks for video very well done. Do you have exact part number or specs for polarized sheet? Bought from Amazon. $14. I thought I had it, did all steps as described. No matter how much I turned sheet, it was OK in garage not in sun light.. any additional help is greatly appreciated.
@mikemoreau7084
Ай бұрын
I don’t have the part number, also not sure if they changed the product from my post 2 years ago. Sorry yours did not work out, perhaps try another brand???
@k.hodges7122
2 ай бұрын
I bought just the cylinders on Euro Parts for 1,000 for 3
@user-vu5yq9ki9v
4 ай бұрын
do you have to peel off Both sides protective film???
4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video. I followed and it turned out great! Great tips too!
@Downtime_videos
4 ай бұрын
Mine was mint until i left it sitting for some time and the heat out here wrecked it i will definitely look into doing this
@cav4290
5 ай бұрын
Where can I order the film and what is it called exactly?
@taxguru2877
7 ай бұрын
You are clueless. Just takes a few minutes to put new seals in hydraulic catch on front latch
@Rusty6450
9 ай бұрын
I am grateful for you sharing this. My R230 top failed last weekend and fluid was leaking out of the front driver side. A lot of paper towels. I took it to my 'stealership' and they are quoting me $15k for repair, but not sure what they will replace. You gave me an in depth view of all the systems. Thank You!
@sano0311
7 ай бұрын
I am glad I am not buying this car. Failure of these hydraulic system is outrageous and fixing them is even worse.
@Rusty6450
7 ай бұрын
@@sano0311 - I did not buy my SL55 AMG as an investment. I bought it for the pure joy of driving it, which is incredible.
@TheoSmith249
9 ай бұрын
Massive thanks for making this video- - I am about to proactively start swapping out all my Vario Cylinders- In the interim does applying rod lubricant on the exposed rams help in longevity? Can't hurt?
@TheoSmith249
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike for making the effort to show this. massive help.
@raphaelgreget2287
Жыл бұрын
Thx for this great vidéo 😊
@scottsuzuki5537
Жыл бұрын
Great Job Mike...!!!
@yolo-cars
Жыл бұрын
You're the boss!!! Thank you!!
@jaimemunoz5148
Жыл бұрын
Mike, I want to thank you for explaining this in a very simple and logical way…! Awesome video!
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@tmaez2
Жыл бұрын
Will this fix the fact that I can’t see the led during the day?
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@davidvalladares5885
Жыл бұрын
Does this work with the radio screen aswell?
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know, I haven’t looked into it. Let me know if you find anything out.
@12masterr
Жыл бұрын
I didn't cach the name of the company doing the cylinder rebuilt?
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Cabriolet Hydraulics
@mikeb1039
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me I don't want to tackle that. Guess I'll pass on the SL idea. (11 total cylinders/pump !)
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
It really is an awesome car though…….
@mikeb1039
Жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 I'm back to them after looking at lots of other cars. LOL
@tnamen1307
Жыл бұрын
How about repair the traces on the LCD display??
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Not sure what you mean…..
@njbiker2008
Жыл бұрын
It all came out good T/K you so much I was just going to buy new lcd 620.00 just to buy You are the MAN
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, happy it worked for you too!
@njbiker2008
Жыл бұрын
Doing it right now hope it goes good.
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Good luck, let me know how it goes.
@Reign_Maxence
2 жыл бұрын
This video is absolutely brilliant
@mhyahiyaalrifai
2 жыл бұрын
Man u saved my life Literally saved 200$ for full cluster No thanks enough for you bro
@mhyahiyaalrifai
2 жыл бұрын
I only have one question for you How many degrees is that ?? I found 0.17mm thickness But the degrees is like 45-180 The link u mentioned it's not clear But it feels like 360d
@mikemoreau7084
2 жыл бұрын
I’m happy I could help. Is your question regarding how many degrees do you have to rotate the film?
@mhyahiyaalrifai
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 I just orders 145 degrees From Ali express Because ur link with shipping to dubai will coast around 40$ while I got it for 10$ only Once I get em I'll update you on how I did it And by the way I have the same issue with the polorize on the infotainment screen The polorize is faded I'll also try to fix it and update you in here because I don't like after market screens on a sexy Mercedes 😂 Love you brother Really u saved me a 200$ for the screen and another 200$ for the cluster
@mhyahiyaalrifai
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 hey Mike I tried to do the same I was wondering if u did remove the back of the screen film too ? In my case I found out that the screen got two films Once in the front The other in the back ?? I'm just trying to make sure because when I put the screen back to the cluster it's still white 😅😅 I think I ordered a wrong film though 😆
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you got it figured out. If it is still white, yes, you got the wrong film. There was no film on the back of mine, just the front. Let me know how it worked, sorry for the late reply.
@njbiker2008
2 жыл бұрын
T/k you T/k you been looking i was just going to buy new ones
@shansheikh6590
2 жыл бұрын
Can’t thank you enough for this video… The two lcd screen films on my SL55 are shot and I was quoted $800 to get them repaired….. Was almost ready to pay up until I seen this video.
@lincolnvlogs8965
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for the video and update. I did not see it in the video, but regarding the vertical cylinder at the back of the trunk, I did not see you remove the hydraulic lines from the cylinder....only from the pump. Did you remove the hydraul. lines before removing the cylinder? I have taken the chance of buying used cylinder (hey, I am cheap), which already contain the existing lines....so rather than clipping all of those plastic ties I simply route the new lines under all of the covers and attach to the pump. I did like your comment abt Mercedes engineers.....in hindsight, perhaps electric motors/gears would have been more efficient. Thanks again. RB
@mikemoreau7084
2 жыл бұрын
You cannot (to my knowledge) remove the lines from the cylinder. The run is short enough to the pump that it can be repaired by sending in the cylinder with the lines attached so you don’t have to splice it. Thanks for the comment, sorry it took me a bit to get back to you.
@rocketshop4529
2 жыл бұрын
Great job, excellent fix
@gunnermoore4529
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thank you.
@mikemoreau7084
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Hope it turned out OK
@OatesSteve
2 жыл бұрын
Does your vessel covering the speedo and the tach. just pull straight out or is there a trick to taking it out without breaking the clips? Any screws? It just looks like you just pulled it straight out, if so why did the clips break? Do you need to pull it out in certain angles? Appreciate if anybody knows, great job on the video, once again I’m very impressed
@mikemoreau7084
2 жыл бұрын
There are clips, mine was already loose, so I didn’t have to figure out how to take it out, sorry.
@OatesSteve
2 жыл бұрын
I am beyond impressed with you, good job, I am going to review review watch and watch, so I can get this down pat, thank you. Only 50,000 miles and you had that problem, what do you think caused it?,
@mikemoreau7084
2 жыл бұрын
I thinks a common problem with polarized film on LCDs, just old age. I did some research and 90s and 2000s Corvettes have the same issue with their dash gauges.
@gwp1616
2 жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@goldenboy2476
2 жыл бұрын
Gotta admit you are impressiv. I wanted to buy a new dash, now all I gotta do is find a Shop who does that.
@mikemoreau7084
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Easy to do yourself!!
@davidwilliams4895
2 жыл бұрын
post the link
@davidwilliams4895
2 жыл бұрын
Can you send me the amazon link. I want to get the exact one you purchased
@davidwilliams4895
2 жыл бұрын
WOW, I LOVE THIS VIDEO. I have the SL500 and this problem. Im going to purchase this item. Yes its an expensive repair. Thank you very much
Man thank you so much for this beautiful video , it helped me a lot
@CrucialSpeaks
2 жыл бұрын
ZOOM OUT for perspective! - I dont remove lines, just the cylinders, then i reseal them on the car. - Benz care auto
@HeyrroPrease
2 жыл бұрын
I've rebuilt the front lock cylinder. I need to tackle the rear units now. Thanks for this. It helps to get an idea of what's in store to get to them.
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t recall what the price was for each, I should have jotted the pricing down. If you call them, they can tell you. Cabriolet Hydrolics
@antoniomathis9923
2 жыл бұрын
Question what state are you in and how much would you charge to replace the ones on my top?
@endaf
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing the videos, greatly appreciate
@MegaSuperMiracle
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure who dislikes this amazing video. I appreciate your help showing how to disassemble hydraulic system in the trunk! Saved me a lot of hassle
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!!
@pfoxhound
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job on fixing and filming and instructing! Both videos!
@pfoxhound
3 жыл бұрын
How much was rebuilding service?
@OatesSteve
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos they are so Helpful “ I have this project to look forward to” ah,,can you give me the name of the company you used to rebuild your cylinders? And if it’s OK do they have a phone number?, Web site ?Thanks again for your videos is going to really help me out.STEVE
@OatesSteve
3 жыл бұрын
@@FuKnOveRkiLL Thanks for the info greatly appreciate it, I did use Top Hydraulics for my R129 years ago, however I don’t know if they do the splicing for the top front cylinder lines like Cabriolet hydraulics, I guess I’ll find out. Thanks, Steve
@lincolnvlogs8965
3 жыл бұрын
I am continuing to watch your video and its always appreciated. Mr. Marco has an excellent video for tha 2 side cylinders and the soft closing latch. I have replaced on of those rear right cylinders but I still have a leak that I cannot find. My top works beautifully as long as I have fluid in the reservoir. Once it drops below min the system will not complete its cycle. Not certain why without traces of hydraulic fluid...somewhere in my car must be a lake of hydraulic fluid...I even had my mechanic look under the car when he was recently performing a service...but nothing. I have an '05 SL500. Years aho when I had an SLK, the overhead cylinder leaked all over my liner and stained/ruined it....but my SL liner is clean. Any ideas/perspectives would b appreciated.
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
I would start at the front lock cylinder, at least pull the front of the headliner down a bit to inspect it. My research points to that one failing the most. Top Hydraulics is the one I used and you don’t have to chase the line all the way back to the pump. Keep me posted. Otherwise, the Pawl cylinders for roll bar are next to go. Can’t see them to inspect without removing some panels behind the seat (I haven’t done this yet)
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
Another thing to consider is the fact that since you have replaced one cylinder that was leaking that it increases the pressure to the entire system because it is no longer leaking and creates leaks at other cylinders.
@lincolnvlogs8965
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 Thanks for tha reply. It appears that someone was up in the headliner already but I am still not finding any hyraulic fluid...and by my measure...it sh b quite a bit of fluid
@lincolnvlogs8965
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 Yes thanks...I do continue to check the others. Thinking I may need to rip out the back seat/storage are and check those out....but tha fluid is going somewhere
@lincolnvlogs8965
2 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 Thanks for the replies. In my case, I think mine has been gone thru up top. Therefore my guess is going to be the one controlling the rollbar. I have not attempted to deploy it since I have owned the car. As stated, Mr. Marco has an excellent video on the rollbar piston replacement in his 2004 SL. Thanks again RB
@SandovalSolutionsFL
3 жыл бұрын
I have a leaky cylinder on my 2009 SL550. I'm going to attempt this repair. I'm pretty much to the end of the internet, and I can't find a "how to" for removing the headliner...unbelievable. Can you direct me, or tell me how? Is it complicated? Does it require any special tools? Thanks!
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
It is actually very easy, but easy that was partially because the snaps used to secure the headliner to the top were all not adhered to the headliner any more. The only thing holding mine in were the rubber window gaskets on both sides of the headliner. You simply peel these away from the headliner and it drops down.
@SandovalSolutionsFL
3 жыл бұрын
@@mikemoreau7084 I've since found the procedure, and it doesn't look that bad. Thanks, I appreciate the response!
@fredrezfield1629
11 ай бұрын
@@SandovalSolutionsFL how did it go ? what did you have to remove? and did you rebuild or order a new one?
@mylandrover03
3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I didn't see your video earlier. Wish I had. I just finished with the same 4. Now I'm doing the rebuild kit on the flap actuators.
@samjerdi5683
8 ай бұрын
Hi one of those actuators seems to have gone wrong on my car as well (it hangs loosely when the trunk is opened) did you watch a video for the rebuild or buy new parts?
@davidwilliams4895
3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of sending mines to top hydraulics in Oregon
@mikemoreau7084
3 жыл бұрын
Cabriolet Hydraulics in Sarasota Florida. Cabriolethydraulics.com. The only advantage I see with them vs. top hydraulics is on the front lock cylinder you do not have to chase the entire line all the way back to the pump. Cabriolet Hydraulics got the 4 cylinders at 1:00 on Monday and I received them at 9:00 am on Wednesday. Quick turnaround and they all seem to work great so far. I called and spoke with Nino.
@davidwilliams4895
3 жыл бұрын
i agree with the company in Oregon because the use the better seals that last longer than the life of the car. (different material)
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