What to do if you have a Mercedes roof problem?
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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.
Why is my Mercedes SL500 roof not retractable?
One other related problem that started about a month ago was that the Hyd pump would not stop running when the roof was raised up in the trunk. I had to re press the red swith in the trunk to stop the pump motor. So I suspect so form of a sensor switch somewhere but–:surrender:
Why does my Mercedes roof not close properly?
We can fix it as part of a rebuild. These particular cylinders are (unreasonably) complex, because Mercedes tried to eliminate the need for latches and shocks on the case cover by incorporating everything into the hydraulic cylinder. Its only at closing i have problems.
Where is the retractable roof switch on a Mercedes?
The switch is located at the C-pillar on the driver’s side of the car. It can not be clearly seen. Paneling and a power window motor have to be removed to reach the switch. You really need the R230 Tech DVD from MBUSA for $50. It will have detailed step-by-step instructions for the procedure.
How does a Mercedes-Benz roof pump work?
The roof has 2 cilinders like this, one in the left and one in the right to lift the roof when you press the red button in the trunk. But they are also used to lift the complete roof to close the top. When you press the red button, the pump keeps going on until you press the button again….. my problem was exactly the same.