How do you unlock the trunk on a Mercedes-Benz?
Open All doors, open the fuse box located on the left side of dashboard (driver side) remove the 7.5 fuse numbers 30 and 31 or 29 and 30. Wait for one minute then put the fuses back. Push unlock button first then trunk unlock button, go to the back of car and push the trunk release switch and trunk should pop open.
Why does my Mercedes SLK roof not open?
Once the top is open, however, it will open and close that day with use of the button but it won’t open the next day after being closed all night. Detailed description of the problem: Press button, trunk opens, windows roll down, button stays lit (no flashing), hardtop will not unlatch from windshield.
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 happens if you cant open the trunk of a Mercedes Benz?
Here are a few similar scenarios. The car battery has died and the battery is in the trunk. You locked the keys in the trunk and the battery is dead. Or you tried to manually unlock the trunk but can’t turn the key manually. So what do you do? Luckily, there is another way to power up your Mercedes-Benz.
Why is my Mercedes SLK 230 not opening the trunk?
If the key fob won’t unlock the trunk, the fob might need fresh batteries, or possibly the receiver, wiring or microswitch are faulty. Also, the pneumatic central locking system might have a glitch. If the key and lock button won’t open the trunk, the problem is likely mechanical.
What to do if your trunk latch is not working?
A non-functioning trunk lock/latch often requires getting into the trunk to fix the problem. The first Vario roof cycle might need to be actuated to open the trunk from the front.
Can a trunk latch be removed from a Mercedes?
Once the latch is unbolted from the trunk, the wiring plug (blue arrow) can be uncoupled. The connecting rod slips out of the socket (red arrow). New replacement latch assemblies are available. If the mechanical mechanism works (actuated by the key in the lock cylinder), the latch’s microswitch might be bad.