Has anyone had a problem with water leaking into the boot and causing damage to the central locking system on a SL500 2003 model.
Would be very grateful to hear from anyone with information about this problem.

 

This is a design fault with the R230 SL. There is a redesigned seal for the boot but from the report I read it passes the dealer test but does not solve the problem.There is a what car reviewer who had the same problem the link below should take you to it. replacing the seal in the boot lide solved the problem for this driver.
http://www.whatcar.co.uk/car-review-...amp;Submit1=GO

hope that helps
best wishes
James

 

I have a 2003 SL500 and have an issue with the central locking system. As soon as I replace to fuse it blows. I made the mistake of washing the car before putting it away last fall and didn't realise I had water in the trunk. I'm sure it is moisture related. Apart from the pump in the system is there any other electrical component connecter to the fuse.?