Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Vario convertible hard top?

Click here to order! The SLK’s electro-hydraulic Vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature. It’s also one of the car’s most problematic systems.

What kind of hard top does a SLK have?

The SLK’s electro-hydraulic Vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature. It’s also one of the car’s most problematic systems. Five hydraulic cylinders, nine limit switches, a control switch, four window motors, a pump, two solenoids, a relay, cables/pulleys, and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly.

Where is the fill hole on a Mercedes SLK 230?

If the fluid is low, the fill hole is on top of the hydraulic pump. The plug is easier to access by removing the metal cover, which is secured by four bolts having T30 Torx heads (arrows). The filler hole (arrow) is on top of the pump, on the right-rear fender side.

How many hydraulic cylinders are in a SLK 230?

Five hydraulic cylinders, nine limit switches, a control switch, four window motors, a pump, two solenoids, a relay, cables/pulleys, and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly. If one link in the chain breaks down, the top either won’t work or it stops mid-retraction.

How many miles does a 2003 Mercedes SLK 230 get?

Mileage: 78,440 miles Body Type: Convertible Color: Gray Engine: 4 Cyl 2.3 L Description: Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 with RWD, Supercharger, Keyless Entry, Fog Lights, Leather Seats, Bucket Seats, Wind Deflector, Alloy Wheels, Hard Top, Bose Sound System, and Heated Mirrors 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 13 Photos

What was the Mercedes Benz SLK Class in 2001?

The Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is offered in the following submodels: SLK-Class Convertible. Available styles include SLK 230 Kompressor 2dr Convertible (2.3L 4cyl S/C 6M), and SLK 320 2dr Convertible (3.2L 6cyl 6M).

When did the Mercedes SLK 320 come on the market?

1st owner purchased on 07/31/01 and owned in MA until 12/03/14 • 2nd owner purchased on 01/02/15 and owned in MA until 06/10/21. 1st owner drove an estimated 2,875 miles/year • 2nd owner drove an estimated 3,495 miles/year.

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.

Is there a problem with my SLK 230?

I have a 1998 SLK230 that has developed some top problems. The first and most common sign that I had was in putting the top down, the windodws go down, the back trunck raises, the top comes unlatched and then everything stops moving but the pump continues to run.

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.

What’s the price of a Mercedes Benz SLK?

The SLK230 arrived as a 1998 model and the first modern car with a retractable hardtop roof. With base prices of $38,900 for the SLK230 and $43,900 for the new SLK320, these roadsters are around half the price of Mercedes luxury roadster, the SL, which starts at $82,600.

What kind of car is the Mercedes SLK Class?

The Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class was a compact luxury roadster, produced by Mercedes-Benz.

What kind of car is the Mercedes SLK 230?

Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 New Listing $5,999 Oak Auto NC Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 $6,880 Coda Motors LLC Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 $8,449 Dream Wheels Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 $8,450 Timeless Motorcars Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 $8,490 Auto Direct Cars LLC Used 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 $8,900

Where can I buy a 1999 Mercedes SLK?

Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D Prices | Kelley Blue Book See pricing for the Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK 230 Roadster 2D. View local inventory and get a quote from a dealer in your area.

What kind of transmission does the Mercedes SLK 32 have?

The SLK 32 was only available in Mercedes’ all-new “Speedshift” 5G-Tronic transmission. This new automatic transmission still allowed manual shifting and could get the sports coupe from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. The AMG’s front and rear bumpers were larger for air intakes, and the brakes were upgraded from 300mm to 334mm.

How many BHP does a Mercedes SLK have?

Unlike the Boxster though, the Mercedes four-cylinder engine doesn’t have any Achilles’ Heels in the engine bay, but with the Eaton blower on the M111 engine it’s good for a handy 193 bhp. The SLK may lack an exotic soundtrack but there’s no doubt as to its performance.

What kind of engine does the Mercedes SLK 230 have?

The rest of the world had the choice between the SLK 200 Kompressor or the flagship Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor. The entry-level Mercedes SLK 200 Kompressor Roadster had a 2.0L supercharged inline-4 that made 189 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque. The five-speed cruises to 60 in a lazy 7.7 seconds.

Where to buy a 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK Class?

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