How reliable is a Mercedes CLK?
I would say yes, the CLK is very reliable and should last for the long haul. The engine should last, and the only issue you might experience with the transmission are with bad speed sensors. Yours may have the revised part, or it may have already been replaced.
How to fix Mercedes CLK 430 convertible top?
1. Engage parking brake. 2. Lower windows and open doors. 3. Lower roll bar with roll bar switch. soft top across the roll bar. Lift the rear window over the roll bar. 4. For safety reasons, remove electronic key from steering lock. 5. Unlock soft top storage compartment: protection cover. screw two turns counterclockwise. Close trunk lid. 6.
What makes a Mercedes convertible top not go down?
Mercedes convertible top won’t go down or raise 1 Convertible top pump / motor defective 2 Bad convertible top relay 3 Low fluid 4 Defective divider microswitch 5 Transmission not in Park / Neutral 6 Switch at center console is faulty 7 Convertible top fluid leak Inspect in the trunk area for hydraulic fluid leak.
How to fix a leak in a Mercedes convertible?
Leak at the o-ring at any of the lift cylinders. Inspect in the trunk area for hydraulic fluid leak. Low fluid in the convertible top reservoir. Start by pressing the convertible switch. Do the windows go down? If the windows don’t go down, make sure the trunk compartment divider is pulled out. Next, check the fuse for the convertible top.
Where is the relay on a CLK320 cab?
I found a relay by the 3″ x 3″ square black plactic cover just left of the car battery in my CLK320 Cab 2001 I thumped it a couple times put it back and (whew) was able to close the top. Is it possible my relay is in different location?
Can a CLK 430 convertible top go down?
I just got my 2002 CLK 430 and can’t get the top to go down. I think I messed up as I first tried, the back of the top disengaged and popped up, the metal car portion popped up and it started to retract.
Why does my Mercedes convertible not go up or down?
Mercedes Convertible Top Won’t go up or down. Convertible top moves very slow. This can be caused by low fluid level or air in the hydraulic lines. Air in the hydrauilc lift cylinders. It can be caused by binding of mechanical arms. Weak convertible top lift cylinder. Weak battery or ground connection.
Why is my convertible top not working on my Mercedes SL500?
Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
What causes a Mercedes convertible top to leak?
The majority of Mercedes convertible problems are caused by a bad relay, weak lift cylinder or lift cylinder leaking by the o-ring. If you find out that the convertible top reservoir is low in fluid that means that you have a leak most likely at one of the convertible lift cylinders.