What kind of roof does a 2003 Mercedes CLK430 have?
MY2003 and earlier cabriolets are W208s, MY2004-MY2009 is a W209. One certain way to determine the problem is to have the diagnostic codes pulled on the soft top control module. This can only be done with SDS (official MBZ diagnostics). Click to expand… Thank you for your reply Rodney, its a 2003 Mercedes CLK430.
Where is the microswitch on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK430?
One certain way to determine the problem is to have the diagnostic codes pulled on the soft top control module. This can only be done with SDS (official MBZ diagnostics). Click to expand… Thank you for your reply Rodney, its a 2003 Mercedes CLK430. Can you please tell me where the microswitch would be located? thanks!
Are there any problems with my Mercedes CLK?
Just had my CLK towed away. Had the roof down today. No problems at all. Went to put it back up. Dead, just a warning message “Visit Workshop”. No noise no nothing. Just dead. Checked the fuses nothing wrong there.
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.
MY2003 and earlier cabriolets are W208s, MY2004-MY2009 is a W209. One certain way to determine the problem is to have the diagnostic codes pulled on the soft top control module. This can only be done with SDS (official MBZ diagnostics). Click to expand… Thank you for your reply Rodney, its a 2003 Mercedes CLK430.
One certain way to determine the problem is to have the diagnostic codes pulled on the soft top control module. This can only be done with SDS (official MBZ diagnostics). Click to expand… Thank you for your reply Rodney, its a 2003 Mercedes CLK430. Can you please tell me where the microswitch would be located? thanks!
Just had my CLK towed away. Had the roof down today. No problems at all. Went to put it back up. Dead, just a warning message “Visit Workshop”. No noise no nothing. Just dead. Checked the fuses nothing wrong there.
Why is the roof on my Mercedes Cabrio down?
Okay the dealership managed to put the roof back up using their diagnostic equipment. Seems a locator switch (microswitch is faulty). Apparently if all microswitches are not triggered int he correct order then the car does not know the roof is fully down.
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.
Why does my Mercedes CLK 430 top not go down?
I manually pushed the car portion down (not forcing anything) and manually clicked the back portion of the top into the car. Again, not forcing. Now the top will not go down. I have it in park, key in position 2. I open the front of the top. The windows all go down. The top button glows Red.
Why is the roof on my Mercedes 209 stuck open?
209 ROOF STUCK OPEN/CLOSED. The main cause of this on the 209 is the window screen top micro-switch! On the driver’s side on top of the screen you will find where the roof latches down.
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.
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.
Is the Mercedes CLK convertible a hardtop car?
Mercedes Clk Convertible W208 Folding Roof Limit Switch…A208 8202310… Mercedes Clk Convertible W208 Complete Roof Rubber Seal Set..All Seven..
How many hydraulic pipes are in a Mercedes CLK?
Mercedes Clk Convertible W208 Complete Roof Rubber Seal Set..All Seven.. Mercedes Clk Convertible W208 Complete Set Of 16 Hydraulic Pipes.. Only 1 left.
Is the Mercedes Benz CLK Class A cabriolet?
The Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Convertible is offered in the following styles: CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A), and CLK430 2dr Cabriolet (4.3L 8cyl 5A). The Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Convertible comes with rear wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed shiftable automatic.
How much is a 2003 Mercedes Benz CLK Class worth?
There aren’t any 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class for sale near you. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class appraisal values can range from $927 – $3,395. Find out what your car is really worth in minutes. We fully expected a good car. We got a great one.
How many hydraulic cylinders are in a W208 CLK Class?
The W208 CLK-Class convertibles have seven hydraulic cylinders for convertible top actuation and latching. The two aluminum latching cylinders 1298001672 and 1298000072 are usually the first ones to fail, and should be upgraded at the same time.
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.
Okay the dealership managed to put the roof back up using their diagnostic equipment. Seems a locator switch (microswitch is faulty). Apparently if all microswitches are not triggered int he correct order then the car does not know the roof is fully down.
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.
Why does my car not know the roof is down?
Seems a locator switch (microswitch is faulty). Apparently if all microswitches are not triggered int he correct order then the car does not know the roof is fully down. Still not sure how much to rectify but will find out this friday coming. what ever happened to your car? My car did somewhat of the same thing..
When did the CLK 230 cabriolet Hood stop working?
I’ve owned a 230 CLK convertible for a few months now and the last time I released the handle to take the hood down, all the windows came down correctly, the mechanism started to work then promptly stopped.
Is the pump on the Mercedes CLK 230 dead?
Click to expand… PUMP tested by the Rochester people and confirmed that it’s dead, Mercedes wanted £600 for a bow blah blah without even testing the pump (shocking), now the motor in the pump is dead and not available for aftermarket sale ( disgusting).
How much torque does a Mercedes Benz CLK320 have?
The fact is, you could be perfectly happy driving and living with the CLK320, which has its 229 lb.-ft. of torque at 3000 rpm and is well sprung and damped to allow you to get down a twisty, undulating road with a smile on your face.
Where is the convertible top motor in a Mercedes?
Locate the convertible top motor in the trunk. In most Mercedes-Benz cars including SL, SLK, CLK class, it is located in the trunk left or right side. You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir. Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir. Use a clean syringe to add fluid to the reservoir.
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.
Why does my Mercedes-Benz 209 not close the window?
The main cause of this on the 209 is the window screen top micro-switch! On the driver’s side on top of the screen you will find where the roof latches down.
What to do if roof wont close CLK 209?
Right now for the fun part, using the straps, wrap them round the hinges on the apron cover and back through them self’s. Lay them on the apron cover and close the boot.