1989 Mercedes SL 550 Flatbed Towing Near Pettus Practice Fields Dallas
1989 Mercedes SL 550 Flatbed Towing Near Pettus Practice Fields Dallas Yesterday we helped towing this classic 1989 Mercedes SL 550 that was having some serious electrical problems near the Pettus Practice Fields in Dallas. The owner called us around midday when their luxury vehicle just wouldn't start, and all the dashboard lights were acting up something fierce. When electrical gremlins hit these older Mercedes models, you really don't want to mess around with jump starts or trying to limp it home - that's how you end up with even bigger problems and a much heftier repair bill. The 1989 Mercedes SL 550 represents the pinnacle of German engineering from that era, part of the R129 generation that ran from 1989 to 2001. These convertible roadsters were built like tanks and featured some pretty advanced technology for their time, including electronic fuel injection, ABS brakes, and a sophisticated electrical system that controlled everything from the retractable h...