[alqadir]

Which models did the c pillar problem affect? Was it ever fixed in some models.

thanks
qD

 

[Miked619]

alqadir - 1/23/2005 12:49 AM

Which models did the c pillar problem affect? Was it ever fixed in some models.

thanks
qD

I think its all models, I know for sure on my 99. They call can be 'fixed' the dealer adjusts a and slaps down felt i believe.

 

[Shinigami]

C pillar rub?

I never had it on my 98. One of the fixes was to wear/cut out a bit of the trunk interior plastic that rubs the C pillar. But I never saw such 'cutting' on my car. Maybe the interior plastic housing was fitted lower down or something... ?

 

[DA_SURG]

Yeah I dont think it is specific to any model, but I haven't even heard of many people having this problem...although it is "well known." Maybe it could happen as the roof slowly settles/drops slightly over time because of use? Either way, lots of possible fix ideas at slk32.com.

- Nik

 

[jhstrange]

Thanks to this forum, I kept my eye on it and saw wear after 6-8 months. I took it in and they adjusted the top mechanism, buffed out the C piller and said if I wasn't satisfied they would repaint it. Looked perfect to me and haven't seen any rubbing since. 3+ years and only 17k miles though.

 

[DEATHERAGE]

what uis a c pillar? where is it on my car?

 

[DA_SURG]

It's the pillar directly behind you and to the left. It slants forward and is part of the roof...The SLK only really has 2 pillars.

 

[DEATHERAGE]

pictures /?

 

[DA_SURG]

cmorosco's thread about his C pillar problem. It is the fat support on the back of the roof. When the roof folds, it sits in the bottom of the trunk. http://www.benzworld.org/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1198048&posts=12&fid=26

 

[Mr_Ferrari]

Its weird, on my car i only have the rub on one side of the car. Never realized what it was until i read this thread. I thought it was just a stone chip.

 

[Kirill]

Mr_Ferrari - 1/24/2005 5:40 PM

Its weird, on my car i only have the rub on one side of the car. Never realized what it was until i read this thread. I thought it was just a stone chip.

You drive in reverse a lot ?
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[Mr_Ferrari]

No, it was there when i bought the car. My car was 5yrs old when i got it.

 

[cmorosco]

Mine is only on one side too.

I have a tiny spot on my right side and a large one on the left.