What should I do if my SLK roof wont open?

What should I do if my SLK roof wont open?

Tightening stuff won’t take them long and won’t cost you much. Basically the roof doesnt even sound like there is any current flowing through it. The light flashes when am driving the car and a beeping sound. When i press the button, notghing happens absoultely nothing. Click to expand…

What to do if your roof won’t open?

First make sure the roof hasn’t been ‘fixed’ into position. It might be locked in place by someone who screwed it into place using the method I explained above. So remove the tab on the top of the roof near the cabin light, and turn the screw around to see if you can free up the roof.

Why does my Mercedes Benz roof not open?

If so, a security feature is in place (i.e. the roof will not go down in order to break nothing, usually because a microswitch is broken). You’ll also need to check the oil level of the roof hydraulic mechanism, and that it itself is not damaged.

When did the SLK convertible top stop working?

I have a 1999 SLK 230 with a non-working convertible top. It worked fine for a few years (I’ve had it since Jan 2000), then it got to the point where when car sat in sun all day, the hardtop wouldn’t open until it cooled off.

What to do if your Mercedes Benz roof wont open?

Might not be something you wanna attempt on your own. But if you can pinpoint where the problem is, get a cheap shop to do just that part of the job. Tightening stuff won’t take them long and won’t cost you much. Basically the roof doesnt even sound like there is any current flowing through it.

What happens if you open the hardtop on a Mercedes SL500?

If either of these are open, the retractable hardtop cannot operate. Once the lid and cover are shut, the hardtop switch may be used. 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.

Is there a problem with my SLK 230?

I have a 1998 SLK230 that has developed some top problems. The first and most common sign that I had was in putting the top down, the windodws go down, the back trunck raises, the top comes unlatched and then everything stops moving but the pump continues to run.

Tightening stuff won’t take them long and won’t cost you much. Basically the roof doesnt even sound like there is any current flowing through it. The light flashes when am driving the car and a beeping sound. When i press the button, notghing happens absoultely nothing. Click to expand…

I have a 1999 SLK 230 with a non-working convertible top. It worked fine for a few years (I’ve had it since Jan 2000), then it got to the point where when car sat in sun all day, the hardtop wouldn’t open until it cooled off.

Where is the roof bar on a SLK 230?

It’s right above the roof motor, it’s a little peg a little over an inch long. When that is hit by the roof bar, it activates the next step. Second sequence, the roof detaches and moves into the trunk. This hits a sensor “somewhere” (bazzle?) and causes the trunk to lower again.

What happens if your sunroof won’t open?

Having a Sun/Moon roof unable to open can be a pain, but not being able to close it can cost thousands of dollars in damages to your vehicle. This video shows you a quick way to get it open or closed until you are able to get your switch repaired. Loading…

Why is the roof not opening on my SLK?

if the locks are unlocking but the roof does not lift when the boot is fully open then its most likely the switches in the roof. its really easy to take off the roof lining and remove ballows from switches giving full operation once again.

What does it mean when your car roof won’t open?

Detailed description of the problem: Press button, trunk opens, windows roll down, button stays lit (no flashing), hardtop will not unlatch from windshield. I don’t hear any clicking sounds, but not sure if I should. The sound of the trunk motor mechanics don’t change, despite the lack of unlatching.

Why is my roof stuck in the trunk?

Does anyone have any advice, ideas my roof is stuck in the trunk! The hyd pump will not lift the roof up. the trunk moves back out of the way and the plastic flap lifts up, but the main roof will not raise up, the pump just keeps running.

What to do if your Mercedes roof won’t open?

If I release the button, get out of the car, firmly bump the hardtop near the glass on the passenger side, then press the button again, the lid retracts okay. One mechanic lubed the windshield latches several times, and it didn’t solve the problem.