Where are the switches on the R170 vario roof?
Other articles show how to operate the roof manually when necessary. Here, we reveal the locations of the nine switches in the R170’s Vario roof system. The actual switches are often part of larger housing assemblies. This permits the switches to be replaced independently, avoiding the higher cost of replacing the whole shebang.
Where are the roof closed limit switches located?
The Roof Closed Limit Switches are located in the windshield frame (arrow), one on each side. The upper windshield panel must be removed to access the Roof Closed Limit Switches. (Please refer to that article for details.) Before removing the switch, mark its location so that it can be re-installed to catch the roof latches properly.
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 can I get a replacement roof switch?
OE part numbers for the switches are listed below. The factory replacement parts come with pigtails and plugs. 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.
Other articles show how to operate the roof manually when necessary. Here, we reveal the locations of the nine switches in the R170’s Vario roof system. The actual switches are often part of larger housing assemblies. This permits the switches to be replaced independently, avoiding the higher cost of replacing the whole shebang.
How to remove roof switch from Mercedes SLK 230 Vario?
It senses if the trunk lid is latched. The Trunk Closed switch bracket/cable release mechanism comes apart by using a T27 Torx bit. A small flat blade screwdriver can then be used to unclip the switch (arrow) from the rest of the assembly.
The Roof Closed Limit Switches are located in the windshield frame (arrow), one on each side. The upper windshield panel must be removed to access the Roof Closed Limit Switches. (Please refer to that article for details.) Before removing the switch, mark its location so that it can be re-installed to catch the roof latches properly.
OE part numbers for the switches are listed below. The factory replacement parts come with pigtails and plugs. 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.