How to troubleshoot a vario roof frame noise?
Press the handle (pos. 4) a bit to the inside and grease the pin (pos. 3) on pivot 1 with low-friction paste, see GI77.33-P-036569. SSL: 7920336 Vario roof frame noises
How to fix a loose eccentric on a vario roof?
Contact surface of the eccentric to the roof frame is painted. Measure: 1. Only if the eccentric is loose: Remove eccentric (pos. 1), drill bore (pos. 2) in the handle (6.2 mm), apply corrosion protection (briefcase black) in the bore, see GI77.33-P-032755. Remove paint from the contact surface (pos. 3) of the eccentric.
How does the vario roof diagnostic aid work?
Vario roof activated. Pump builds pressure, (y1) energizes, then (y3) and (y4) energize, forcing roof forward to ease tension on locks. Next (y5) energizes, causing cylinder 3 to unlock the front Vario roof locks. Switches S69/2 & /3 confirm it’s not locked. Next, cylinders 4 & 5 unlock the tubular frame.
What should I know about vario roof troubleshooting tree?
Vario Roof R171TroubleshootingTree Noise, leaktightness, fit and function analyses as well as important repairs including related damage codes (SSL) and chassis numbers (VIN).
What to do if your vario roof won’t close?
I replaced the fastener by pushing the arm back into the ram and aligning the bolt. Now the trunk lid doesn’t close all the way at that corner. If I push down very hard it will eventually close and the message on the dash says it’s closed.
How does the roof work on a Vario?
The roof itself works perfectly – up and down just fine, it’s the last few inches of the trunk lid closing at the right front corner and latching, where it hangs up. I’m told that it’s an easy fix with the software, but I’d like to know for sure.
Why is my convertible top not working on my Mercedes SL500?
Start the vehicle’s engine, and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop. The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
How many hydraulic cylinders are in a vario roof?
The front latch for the roof blew a seal and my roof and door trim filled with hydraulic fluid. Click to expand… Bummer about the headliner and door trim getting soaked. The top lock cylinder 2308000872 (A230 800 08 72) is usually the first cylinder to fail, out of a total of eleven hydraulic cylinders in your Vario roof and roll over bar system.