[traveller]

I thought that these did not exist.
But I happen to come across this downloadable manual for less then 27 dollar:
manual
Is it real?
Anybody bought this yet?

 

[Paul600600]

I thought that these did not exist.
But I happen to come across this downloadable manual for less then 27 dollar:
manual
Is it real?
Anybody bought this yet?

I use a offline version of epc + wis, search in ebay. Has all vehicles including your 129.
If you can't find it let me know I think I can make a copy.

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[traveller]

Found it, thanks. Had searched before but not with the right keywords.


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[bdelmonico]

I thought that these did not exist.
But I happen to come across this downloadable manual for less then 27 dollar:
manual
Is it real?
Anybody bought this yet?

It is absolutely Rubbish!! I did purchase it 1-2 years ago. downloaded it and it was absolutely useless!! Had to get pay pal involved to get my money back.

 

[wlb50]

I sure miss the nice printed manuals you used to get....I went though a lot of stuff and agree that company's products are rubbish...I forget the problem I had with them - I had paid - but decided "never again".

I settled on a subscription to Alldata. It's not perfect but the best I have seen. IMO.

 

[CarProperty]

I use a offline version of epc + wis, search in ebay. Has all vehicles including your 129. If you can't find it let me know I think I can make a copy. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk

Hi ... I think you could help me get the information on how to troubleshoot and fix the central locking and pneumatic system on my 1991 R129 500SL. Can you help me? w e b . r e . titan @ gmail .com ... I look forward to your reply

 

[BoatWaco]

Hi ... I think you could help me get the information on how to troubleshoot and fix the central locking and pneumatic system on my 1991 R129 500SL. Can you help me? w e b . r e . titan @ gmail .com ... I look forward to your reply

Look here for some PDFs on the systems you need help with.

All of the R129 PDF's I have collected over the...

Since buying my 97 SL500 in July 2010, I have collected various documents which I want to share with this subforum. I don't recall where I got these. Many are from earlier posts here in this subforum. Several posts are required as I can only add 10 files at a time. I hope you find something...

www.benzworld.org

 

[smata67]

I have been using an ebay WIS/EPC sold by garive_5 for the last few months. Download and installation is a bit cumbersome (8 dvds worth of files), but the seller did provide decent technical support, which is essential. Every now and then it refuses to start due to some kind of error and I re-install the virtual machine (the VM portion only, no need to do a complete extraction and re-installation of the data files) and it works again for a while. I also have to start from the VM desktop icon, instead of the Mercedes.vbox file the instructions say to use. So it is a bit buggy, but can't complain for $8. The content itself is not as useful as I would want it to be and the search function always returns a great deal of unnecessary documents I have to open and scan to find what I'm looking for, wasting a great deal of time. I'm used to the Haynes books and paper service manuals from other automakers which are generally to the point, detailed, and comprehensive. Don't expect the same from the WIS, but it is definitely worth having. If anything, dealing with the inefficiency and frustration of the WIS prepares you for work on the car.

 

[DixieWASP]

I have been using an ebay WIS/EPC sold by garive_5 for the last few months. Download and installation is a bit cumbersome (8 dvds worth of files), but the seller did provide decent technical support, which is essential. Every now and then it refuses to start due to some kind of error and I re-install the virtual machine (the VM portion only, no need to do a complete extraction and re-installation of the data files) and it works again for a while. I also have to start from the VM desktop icon, instead of the Mercedes.vbox file the instructions say to use. So it is a bit buggy, but can't complain for $8. The content itself is not as useful as I would want it to be and the search function always returns a great deal of unnecessary documents I have to open and scan to find what I'm looking for, wasting a great deal of time. I'm used to the Haynes books and paper service manuals from other automakers which are generally to the point, detailed, and comprehensive. Don't expect the same from the WIS, but it is definitely worth having. If anything, dealing with the inefficiency and frustration of the WIS prepares you for work on the car.

What does "WIS" stand for and did you find a good online manual for Mercedes Benz?

 

[BoatWaco]

WIS = Workshop Information System.
Our Shop manual
There is no good online manual for our R129s. I, like many others, have bought the WIS and EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) from one of the many eBay sellers.

 

[DixieWASP]

WIS = Workshop Information System.
Our Shop manual

Thank you for the information!! I would like to have a Mercedes Benz shop manual for my three Mercedes Benz. Do you have a suggestion on where to purchase an official Mercedes Benz shop manual?

 

[BoatWaco]

EBay

 

[DixieWASP]

WIS = Workshop Information System.
Our Shop manual
There is no good online manual for our R129s. I, like many others, have bought the WIS and EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog) from one of the many eBay sellers.

Thank you for telling me.

 

[DixieWASP]

EBay

I will check eBay. Thanks

 

[kdawgdurst]

Look here for some PDFs on the systems you need help with.

Boatwaco,
I also have a 97 sl500 and was hoping you might know where a video is on replacing the serpentine belt, along with the tensioner and idler pullies. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kdawg

 

[BoatWaco]

Boatwaco,
I also have a 97 sl500 and was hoping you might know where a video is on replacing the serpentine belt, along with the tensioner and idler pullies. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Kdawg

I recall our R129 stickies have this:

PLEASE READ THESE USEFUL ARCHIVED TOPICS BEFORE POSTING...

R129 Owners Manual, etc download site Forum Search and Advanced Search function How to create a NEW TOPIC, QUOTE or QUICK Reply to a post. How to attach a *.JPG, PDF, Doc, or ZIP, file to a Post How to create a PDF file from your R129 DVD Tools to resize digital pictures R129 SL...

www.benzworld.org

or look here:

Mercedes Benz R129 SL Tech Videos - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hello fellow Pelicans! We have put together helpful How to guides in video form for common failures and fixes on various Mercedes chassis'. These

www.peachparts.com

 

[kdawgdurst]

EBay

I recall our R129 stickies have this:

PLEASE READ THESE USEFUL ARCHIVED TOPICS BEFORE POSTING...

R129 Owners Manual, etc download site Forum Search and Advanced Search function How to create a NEW TOPIC, QUOTE or QUICK Reply to a post. How to attach a *.JPG, PDF, Doc, or ZIP, file to a Post How to create a PDF file from your R129 DVD Tools to resize digital pictures R129 SL...

www.benzworld.org

or look here:

Mercedes Benz R129 SL Tech Videos - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hello fellow Pelicans! We have put together helpful How to guides in video form for common failures and fixes on various Mercedes chassis'. These

www.peachparts.com

I recall our R129 stickies have this:

PLEASE READ THESE USEFUL ARCHIVED TOPICS BEFORE POSTING...

R129 Owners Manual, etc download site Forum Search and Advanced Search function How to create a NEW TOPIC, QUOTE or QUICK Reply to a post. How to attach a *.JPG, PDF, Doc, or ZIP, file to a Post How to create a PDF file from your R129 DVD Tools to resize digital pictures R129 SL...

www.benzworld.org

or look here:

Mercedes Benz R129 SL Tech Videos - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Hello fellow Pelicans! We have put together helpful How to guides in video form for common failures and fixes on various Mercedes chassis'. These

www.peachparts.com

I have looked in those places and can't seem to find a video on my sl. In the video from pelican it's not the same as mine.

 

[BoatWaco]

Try an internet search?
I don't have anything else for you, sorry.

1997 r129 SL500 belt replacement - Search Videos (bing.com)

 

[kdawgdurst]

I have searched for hours, and can't find anything out there on replacing just the pulley.

 

[Chicky]

I sure miss the nice printed manuals you used to get....I went though a lot of stuff and agree that company's products are rubbish...I forget the problem I had with them - I had paid - but decided "never again".

I settled on a subscription to Alldata. It's not perfect but the best I have seen. IMO.

Hello wlb50,
Did you mean these?