SL 500 R230 V8-5.0L M113 (2004): Starting and Charging

Also for this vehicle: SL 320 (129.063) L6-3.2L (104.991) (1995), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.972) (1994), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.982) (1996), SL 500 (129.068) V8-5.0L (113.961) (2000), SL 55 AMG (230.472) V8-5.5L SC (113.995) (2007), SL 55 AMG (230.474) V8-5.5L SC (113.992) (2003), SL 550 (230.471) V8-5.5L (273.965) (2008), SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.981) (1995), SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.983) (1997), SL 600 (230.476) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.951) (2004), SL 600 (230.477) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.954) (2007), SL 63 AMG (230.470) V8-6.3L (156.981) (2011), SL 65 AMG (230.479) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981) (2005).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
- Sensors and Switches - Starting and Charging › Ignition Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
  - All Technical Service Bulletins: › LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Customer Interest: › LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Ignition Switch: › P-83_25-76C › Sep › 07 › A/C - Blower Motor Inoperative/DTC 09460 Set2
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Ignition Switch: › P-83_25-76C › Sep › 07 › A/C - Blower Motor Inoperative/DTC 09460 Set
- Relays and Modules - Starting and Charging7 pages
  - Auxiliary Battery Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Starter Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Battery4 pages
  - Auxiliary Battery Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Battery Cable › Negative, Battery Cable › System Information › Service and Repair2
- Charging System88 pages
  - Alternator › Alternator Pulley › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3 4
  - Voltage Regulator › Component Information84 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins82 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Voltage Regulator:32 pages
    S-15_40-58A › May › 07 › Charging System - Voltage Regulator Inspection/Testing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    2005070017D › Apr › 06 › Campaign - Alternator/Regulator Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    P-15_40-54 › Nov › 04 › Charging System - Insufficient Charging2 3
    Customer Interest: › P-15_40-54 › Nov › 04 › Charging System - Insufficient Charging2 3
    Recalls: › 2005070017D › Apr › 06 › Campaign - Alternator/Regulator Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    All Other Service Bulletins for Voltage Regulator:29 pages
    S-15_40-58A › May › 07 › Charging System - Voltage Regulator Inspection/Testing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    2005070017D › Apr › 06 › Campaign - Alternator/Regulator Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    All Other Service Bulletins for Voltage Regulator:3 pages
    S-15_40-58A › May › 07 › Charging System - Voltage Regulator Inspection/Testing
    P-15_40-54 › Nov › 04 › Charging System - Insufficient Charging2 3
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
- Starting System28 pages
  - Ignition Lock › Ignition Lock Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Ignition Switch › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Ignition Switch: › LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
    Customer Interest for Ignition Switch: › LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Keyless Starting System › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Keyless Starting System:2 pages
    P-80_20-46 › Dec › 07 › Keyless Systems - Battery Drain/Controls Sticking
    P-63_10-10 › May › 07 › Keyless Starting - Bore for Keyless Go Wiring Harness
    Customer Interest: › P-80_20-46 › Dec › 07 › Keyless Systems - Battery Drain/Controls Sticking
    All Other Service Bulletins for Keyless Starting System: › P-63_10-10 › May › 07 › Keyless Starting - Bore for Keyless Go Wiring Harness
  - Starter Motor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Starter Motor: › S-15_30-68 › Aug › 08 › Starting System - Tip Start Cycle Ends Prior to Start-Up2
    Customer Interest for Starter Motor: › S-15_30-68 › Aug › 08 › Starting System - Tip Start Cycle Ends Prior to Start-Up2
  - Starter Relay › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
- Power and Ground Distribution375 pages
  - Auxiliary Power Outlet › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Fuse › Component Information34 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Voltage Drop Testing at The Fuses2
    Locations › Fuse Location and Identification2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…32
  - Fuse Block › Component Information65 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Electrical - Voltage Drop Testing at The Fuses2
    Locations › Component Locations2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…26
    Description and Operation › GF54.15-P-0800R Fuse and Relay Box As-Built Configuration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…30
    Service and Repair › AR54.15-P-1257R Remove/Install Fuse and Relay Box, Left Front2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Grounding Point › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Grounding Point: › P-42_46-70 › Jan › 07 › ABS - Sensotronic(R) Brake Module Ground Stud Loose2
    Customer Interest for Grounding Point: › P-42_46-70 › Jan › 07 › ABS - Sensotronic(R) Brake Module Ground Stud Loose2
  - Power Distribution Module › Component Information48 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Power Distribution Module:10 pages
    LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
    LI82-85_P-048914 › Feb › 10 › COMAND(R) - 'Drive Unavailable, Temp. Too High' Message2 3
    Customer Interest for Power Distribution Module:10 pages
    LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
    LI82-85_P-048914 › Feb › 10 › COMAND(R) - 'Drive Unavailable, Temp. Too High' Message2 3
    Diagrams › Function Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…28
  - Power Distribution Relay › Component Information › Locations › Circuit 15R/30 Cut-Off Relay2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Power Protection Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Relays and Modules - Power and Ground Distribution128 pages
    Power Distribution Module › Component Information53 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins25 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:10 pages
    LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
    LI82-85_P-048914 › Feb › 10 › COMAND(R) - 'Drive Unavailable, Temp. Too High' Message2 3
    Customer Interest:10 pages
    LI82-85_P-049066 › Mar › 10 › Audio 50/COMAND APS - Theft Protection Active Displayed2 3 4 5 6 7
    LI82-85_P-048914 › Feb › 10 › COMAND(R) - 'Drive Unavailable, Temp. Too High' Message2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Distribution Module: › LI77-37_P-048796 › Feb › 10 › Body - When Operating Vario Roof Trunk Lid Won't Close2 3 4 5
    All Other Service Bulletins for Power Distribution Module: › LI77-37_P-048796 › Feb › 10 › Body - When Operating Vario Roof Trunk Lid Won't Close
    Diagrams › Function Diagrams2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…28
    Power Distribution Relay › Component Information › Locations › Circuit 15R/30 Cut-Off Relay2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Power Protection Relay › Component Information › Locations2
    Relay Box › Component Information58 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Fuse and Relay Module (Front Passenger)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…40
    Description and Operation › GF54.15-P-0800R Fuse and Relay Box As-Built Configuration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Service and Repair › AR54.15-P-1257R Remove/Install Fuse and Relay Box, Left Front2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Relay Box › Component Information58 pages
    Specifications
    Locations › Fuse and Relay Module (Front Passenger)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…40
    Description and Operation › GF54.15-P-0800R Fuse and Relay Box As-Built Configuration2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Service and Repair › AR54.15-P-1257R Remove/Install Fuse and Relay Box, Left Front2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Wiring Harness › Component Information › Service and Repair › AH00.19-P-1000-02A Notes on Replacing Safety-Relevant Components2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections