How to put top down on mercedes kompressor?
Locate the round button on the lower part of the center console near the passenger’s seat. The button has a picture of the car and the roof coming off. Pull the button down towards the hand brake. Keep the button down until the roof is completely stored.
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.
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.
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.
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 my Mercedes SLK 230 roof not working?
With its multitude of limit switches and hydraulics, one glitch in the system can cause the roof to park itself in an unfavorable position. This presents problems, particularly if the roof is partially down. Vario troubleshooting can be challenging, due to the system’s pump, relay, and multiple switches.
How can I get the SLK roof to open?
Please SLKer’s Does any one know who can help me overide the sensor so that the roof open or alligned all the joints and carnnies so that it autoamtically works, or is there another system i can install to open this roof. Mercedes are not helping on this… The SLK is no good to me if I cannot have the roof down during summer.
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.
Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Vario top an Achilles heel?
The SLK’s Vario power roof is probably its biggest selling point. This roof can also be the car’s Achilles heel. With its multitude of limit switches and hydraulics, one glitch in the system can cause the roof to park itself in an unfavorable position.