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.
Why does my SLK 230 top not retract?
The most common failure is that the rear trunk lifts up and the top unlatches but it does not retract. The motor (pump) continues to run at this point. I would suspect the first switch that the rear lid hits because it is not saying “my trunk is out of the way, you can fold the top down”.
Where is the sensor on the SLK 230?
This hits a sensor located on the passenger (US, so… right side). 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.
How does Mercedes Benz SLK manually close roof and trunk?
The slk has a 30 second timeout that releases the hydraulic pressure allowing gravity to close the roof and trunk according to the manual if it gets stuck mid-cycle. Isnt that correct First thing you should do is hit the Wrench button and have someone walk you through the closing procedure with an assistant.
What is trunk open switch on Mercedes SLK 230?
The Trunk Open switch has a spring-actuated lever (arrow) that senses trunk position. Its housing can be opened with a flat blade screwdriver. The Trunk Open’s actual micro-switch (arrow) is either open or makes contact pending the lever’s position. The Trunk Lock Switch is part of the latch.
Why does my Mercedes SLK top not latch?
The trunk will not latch and after releasing the pressure on the pump and trying to manually operate the motion to put the top up, I cannot raise the trunk up enough to pull the top up. It feels like it is catching somewhere Followup from the Pelican Staff: Sounds like the roof switches are not in the correct state when stowed.
Where is the pressure relief valve on the SLK 230?
The hydraulic cylinder has a pressure relief valve (purple arrow). It’s accessible through a removable cover in the trunk’s right side panel (panel removed here for photographic clarity; see the trunk panel removal article for details).
Where can I get roof switch for my SLK?
SLK owners who possess soldering skills can likely find comparable micro-switches for a few bucks at an electronic parts supplier, then add the necessary pigtails themselves. Roof Closed Limit S69/1 Right Upper Windshield 170-820-07-10-MBZ $75.00
Where is the Bazzle switch on the SLK 230?
This hits a sensor “somewhere” (bazzle?) and causes the trunk to lower again. When the trunk lowers, it hits a similar switch in the left side (drivers side for US) near the rear of the trunk under the panel (as i said, similar to the other one). When this is hit, cycle is completed.
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.
The most common failure is that the rear trunk lifts up and the top unlatches but it does not retract. The motor (pump) continues to run at this point. I would suspect the first switch that the rear lid hits because it is not saying “my trunk is out of the way, you can fold the top down”.
What’s the best way to close a Mercedes SLK top?
Then a person on each side of the roof can lift it up and push it forward until the roof contacts the windshield. A 5mm hex wrench (check the toolbag in the trunk panel for one) is used in the headliner screw to reel the latches into the windshield and lock the top in place.
The Trunk Open switch has a spring-actuated lever (arrow) that senses trunk position. Its housing can be opened with a flat blade screwdriver. The Trunk Open’s actual micro-switch (arrow) is either open or makes contact pending the lever’s position. The Trunk Lock Switch is part of the latch.
Is the convertible top on a 1999 SLK?
There are a bunch of DIY’s regarding the convertible roof in the “tech tips section” such as http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170-slk-class/1292734-roof-switch-repair-rear-3.html I have a 1999 SLK 230 with a non-working convertible top.
This hits a sensor “somewhere” (bazzle?) and causes the trunk to lower again. When the trunk lowers, it hits a similar switch in the left side (drivers side for US) near the rear of the trunk under the panel (as i said, similar to the other one). When this is hit, cycle is completed.