in the Rainy days the water is coming inside from cornes of top!

aLLy · 10-01-2007

As you see in pics when you drive in rainy days the water comes inside..

I don't know what to do,,already speak with mb service ,,they told they will put a vaseline cream on the rubber parts and try to cancel it but they also told this will always happen in cabrio cars..
Does anybody have this problem or any solution..?

Otsego · 10-01-2007

i had this problem too

aLLy · 10-01-2007

But we don't have it before,,so there must be a way to solve this problem..

DansSlk · 10-01-2007

The roof needs to be adjusted and possibly the seals replaced.

**etyu** · 10-01-2007

Check the seal at the A-pillar as Dan stated. The "tab" at the rubber seal may have collapsed. TSB: Seal at A pillar collapses, P-77-30-49, 18-Jan-07

bejak · 10-01-2007

Same problem on my SLK200K, model 2005.
Not yet solved.

VitaminT · 10-02-2007

Sorry to hear about the problems. After reading about Dan's water problems a while back i was glad to see that my SLK seems water tight even when it poured down very hard on it while I was shopping.

nappy · 10-05-2007

Should be covered under warranty, mine was happening on the right side, and the MB dealer just replaced the seals, and all was good.

I had some condensation in the right mirror too when it rained, they replaced that too.

Charlie · 10-06-2007

You should oil the rubber seals with the MB oil (do a search on the forum to get part number). Other more complex solution if the oiling fails to stop the water going in, is to adjust your windows. The window have an x/y/z adjustment knobs that can make a difference. I live in the tropics and it pours... I had the problem, but oiling once or twice a year makes a difference. Cheers, C.

**etyu** · 10-07-2007

part nos are:

A 000 989 60 60 (special sliding compound, also described as seal/mold lubricant at OEMpartsdirect.com)
A 001 989 50 51 (lubricant for seals, also described as grease at OEMPartsdirect)

Interestingly, when I called the local MB parts department and gave them the above part nos., the technician said it refers to the same thing: two part nos. for the same thing and costs about USD $37 at OEMpartsdirect.

**WhiteRabbit** · 11-04-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

part nos are:

A 000 989 60 60 (special sliding compound, also described as seal/mold lubricant at OEMpartsdirect.com)
A 001 989 50 51 (lubricant for seals, also described as grease at OEMPartsdirect)

Interestingly, when I called the local Mercedes Benz parts department and gave them the above part nos., the technician said it refers to the same thing: two part nos. for the same thing and costs about USD $37 at OEMpartsdirect.

The two part numbers mentioned above are actually different items. The part number for the first one is A 000 989 36 60, not A 000 989 60 60, or at least I could not get a match on that number. I just got a bottle of the Mold Lubricant, $37 for one ounce!

**etyu** · 11-04-2007

You're right SLK280DS, that was a typo mistake on my part: the correct no. is A 000 989 36 60. Cost: USD $36.64 after taxes. ($34 before taxes)

I learned from the parts department that the 2 part nos. refer to the same: Seal/mold lubricant. Read the warning label very carefully.

It reads: Caution! This product cannot be completely removed using conventional cleaning agents or solvents (or in an automatic car wash). Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed in the event of subsequent painting or bonding work. Contaminated tools (e.g., brushes, sponges, cloths, gloves) must not be used for other work, even when washed, and must therefore be disposed of separately.

**WhiteRabbit** · 11-04-2007

If you do a search at OEMPARTSDIRECT for 0009893660 you get:
Item Number 0009893660, $36.49, MOLD LUBRICA

If you search for 0019895656 you get:
Item Number 0019895051, $35.67, GREASE

Since the price is different, they are probably different items or maybe the packaging is different?

DansSlk · 11-04-2007

A000 989 36 60 is the current part number for the real greasy grease that makes the roof shut up.

Both the numbers come back to the same stuff at the end of the day and both are 100% safe to use on the roof seals.

Incidentally part number A005 989 19 71 has to be applied first to make sure everything is clean and the reaction time for the grease is 20 minutes.

aLLy · 11-20-2007

I already paid 100 euro in Turkey to MB dealer and they do something now there is no water in coming an there is no noise

) I am happy

))))))

PaKKo · 11-20-2007

Its a common problem. At least is not the case of this guy.

YouTube Video

DansSlk · 11-20-2007

Thats got to be fake for one no water would run in like that unless it was totally pissing down and even then not much would get in.

And the back of the seat pad and the backrest is not sealed so it would not naturally hold water it would instead drain it onto the carpet.

I hope he's happy that he has now destroyed a very expensive seat and its electronics.

**etyu** · 11-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by aLLy

I already paid 100 euro in Turkey to MB dealer and they do something now there is no water in coming an there is no noise

) I am happy

))))))

Do you know what the dealer did to correct the problem?

DansSlk · 11-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Do you know what the dealer did to correct the problem?

Probably just adjusted the roof, for 100 euro's they would not have been able to buy a new seal

Ikarus · 11-20-2007

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10-01-2007	#4 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	The roof needs to be adjusted and possibly the seals replaced. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-01-2007	#5 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Check the seal at the A-pillar as Dan stated. The "tab" at the rubber seal may have collapsed. TSB: Seal at A pillar collapses, P-77-30-49, 18-Jan-07 __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

10-07-2007	#10 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	part nos are: A 000 989 60 60 (special sliding compound, also described as seal/mold lubricant at OEMpartsdirect.com) A 001 989 50 51 (lubricant for seals, also described as grease at OEMPartsdirect) Interestingly, when I called the local MB parts department and gave them the above part nos., the technician said it refers to the same thing: two part nos. for the same thing and costs about USD $37 at OEMpartsdirect. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

11-04-2007	#12 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	You're right SLK280DS, that was a typo mistake on my part: the correct no. is A 000 989 36 60. Cost: USD $36.64 after taxes. ($34 before taxes) I learned from the parts department that the 2 part nos. refer to the same: Seal/mold lubricant. Read the warning label very carefully. It reads: Caution! This product cannot be completely removed using conventional cleaning agents or solvents (or in an automatic car wash). Reliable performance cannot be guaranteed in the event of subsequent painting or bonding work. Contaminated tools (e.g., brushes, sponges, cloths, gloves) must not be used for other work, even when washed, and must therefore be disposed of separately. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant., EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled. Last edited by etyu; 11-04-2007 at 04:11 PM.*

11-04-2007	#13 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 368 Country: Thanks: 80 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts	If you do a search at OEMPARTSDIRECT for 0009893660 you get: Item Number 0009893660, $36.49, MOLD LUBRICA If you search for 0019895656 you get: Item Number 0019895051, $35.67, GREASE Since the price is different, they are probably different items or maybe the packaging is different? __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.

10-01-2007	#2 (permalink)
Otsego Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Singapore Vehicle: Carlsson SLKRS Other Toys: CLS350, YAMAHA R1, SUBARU LEGACY 2.5GT(sold) Posts: 111 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 23 Times in 14 Posts	i had this problem too

10-01-2007	#3 (permalink)
aLLy SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: istaNBuL Vehicle: SLK 200 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But we don't have it before,,so there must be a way to solve this problem..

10-01-2007	#6 (permalink)
bejak Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweden, West Coast Vehicle: 2004 SLK200K R171, aut, Iridium Posts: 145 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Same problem on my SLK200K, model 2005. Not yet solved.

10-02-2007	#7 (permalink)
VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sorry to hear about the problems. After reading about Dan's water problems a while back i was glad to see that my SLK seems water tight even when it poured down very hard on it while I was shopping.

10-05-2007	#8 (permalink)
nappy SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: S.F. Bay Area Vehicle: SLK350 MT AMG PKG Posts: 36 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Should be covered under warranty, mine was happening on the right side, and the MB dealer just replaced the seals, and all was good. I had some condensation in the right mirror too when it rained, they replaced that too.

10-06-2007	#9 (permalink)
Charlie SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama Vehicle: SLK 200 Kompressor Posts: 50 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You should oil the rubber seals with the MB oil (do a search on the forum to get part number). Other more complex solution if the oiling fails to stop the water going in, is to adjust your windows. The window have an x/y/z adjustment knobs that can make a difference. I live in the tropics and it pours... I had the problem, but oiling once or twice a year makes a difference. Cheers, C.

11-04-2007	#14 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	A000 989 36 60 is the current part number for the real greasy grease that makes the roof shut up. Both the numbers come back to the same stuff at the end of the day and both are 100% safe to use on the roof seals. Incidentally part number A005 989 19 71 has to be applied first to make sure everything is clean and the reaction time for the grease is 20 minutes. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-20-2007	#15 (permalink)
aLLy SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: istaNBuL Vehicle: SLK 200 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I already paid 100 euro in Turkey to MB dealer and they do something now there is no water in coming an there is no noise ) I am happy ))))))

11-20-2007	#17 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Thats got to be fake for one no water would run in like that unless it was totally pissing down and even then not much would get in. And the back of the seat pad and the backrest is not sealed so it would not naturally hold water it would instead drain it onto the carpet. I hope he's happy that he has now destroyed a very expensive seat and its electronics. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-20-2007	#20 (permalink)
Ikarus Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2006 SLK 280 w. 6M Other Toys: 2000 New Beetle GLS w. 5M Posts: 596 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 40 Times in 20 Posts	Quote: