Why is the roof not working on my 1998 SLK 230?
Hello New on here hoping you clever people can help me got a 1998 slk 230 and the roof will not open or close on the button any ideas or is it just as well to get in on the diagnostic computer to tell me the fault?? thanks in advance Neil
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.
Why is the roof not opening on my Mercedes?
Roof won’t open/close correctly on Mercedes-Benz SLK230. Problem Description. Position switches for the vario roof can fail, causing the roof to stop in the process of opening or closing.
How much does a Mercedes Benz slk230 cost?
The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz SLK230 General Diagnosis is between $143 -$180. Learn More Went to put top up and the trunk partially opened and stopped in a frozen position. Tried switch again a few times, to no avail. Problem – how I going to drive home with a partially elevated trunk lid.
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.
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.
The average cost for a Mercedes-Benz SLK230 General Diagnosis is between $143 -$180. Learn More Went to put top up and the trunk partially opened and stopped in a frozen position. Tried switch again a few times, to no avail. Problem – how I going to drive home with a partially elevated trunk lid.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz roof wont open?
Might not be something you wanna attempt on your own. But if you can pinpoint where the problem is, get a cheap shop to do just that part of the job. Tightening stuff won’t take them long and won’t cost you much. Basically the roof doesnt even sound like there is any current flowing through it.