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littleb -> Stuck top (6/14/2008 12:45:26 PM)

Please help! My 1999 slk230''s top won''t come down. the trunk lid will open but the motors/pumps just hum. Stealer diagnosed it as faulty switches in the windshield pillar and would charge $900.00 to replace 2 of them. I am wondering if anyone knows if the alternate method of raising the top mechanically will work in reverse? In other words, does anyone know whether or not I can release the locks with the hex wrench in the access in the roof, which would then allow the rest of the hydraulics to work? I tried turning the little hex nut counterclockwise  but couldn''t seem to get it to go and was hesitant to be too aggressive. Any thoughts welcome


  

bazzle -> RE: Stuck top (6/16/2008 1:34:58 PM)

Dealer is 99.9% correct.

You can buy switches inc loom att from dealers. Bugger to reroute cables. You can also cut wires near sw and replace .
Simplist thing to try 1st is to remove the silicon bellows off switches as they hold sw open and were changed on later ones.

Lot more info on here:  http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170-slk-class/




bmaxey -> RE: Stuck top (6/25/2008 9:41:01 PM)

Bazzle, how do I even get to the switches with the top immobile?


bazzle -> RE: Stuck top (6/26/2008 9:40:57 PM)

Undo white plug in roof, use allen key from tool box and release catches.

Bazzle

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r170-slk-class/


  

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