Can you drive a soft-top in rain?
Susceptible to leaks Roof materials have improved, but not enough to guarantee that water will stay outside. Whether you drive a hard-top or soft-top convertible, heavy rain and snow can still make you susceptible to leaks.
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?
Why does my CLK soft top roof not open?
CLK soft-top roof won’t open. Windows go down but no action… CLK soft-top roof won’t open… CLK soft-top roof won’t open. Windows go down but no action on the softtop. Trunk cover is located properly and switch is working.
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.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes CLK320?
Tap the to learn more about the most common Mercedes-Benz CLK320 problems. The engine may stall when the engine is warmed up. The AC compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the AC vents. Bulletin 13N02 – This program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years…
Why is my Mercedes CLK 430 convertible top not working?
I had a similar issue and the cause was that the plastic separator in the trunk (the one you pull upward and hook into the two latches when you want to put the top down) came off the track on the right side, and therefore the little toggle switch was not tripped. This made the light blink because it appeared that the separator was not pulled up.
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?
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.