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Mercedes SLK 230 Roof not working

  • 15-11-2014 4:35pm
    #1
    Andrew Campbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭


    Hi everyone, I've got a problem with a roof not opening correctly on a '97 Mercedes 230 SLK. When you press the switch, the boot lid opens fully and the latches on the front where it joins to top of the windscreen release but the roof doesn't move. It then can also be closed without problems. It can be operated in manual with no problems. I've read lots of forums and tried all they suggest to no avail. Is there an independent Mercedes expert in Dublin with experience of such a fault anyone can recommend?
    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    MercMad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,266 ✭✭✭MercMad


    I can plug it into my Star tester and see if I can get a fault code. What year is the car ?


  • #3
    Andrew Campbell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 103 ✭✭Andrew Campbell


    Thanks Merc mad, I've already had the codes read and no stored faults, I suspect the switch/wiring in the roof latches but need a wiring diagram to confirm at the ccm


  • #4
    imurdaddy
    Site Banned Posts: 638 ✭✭✭imurdaddy


    Andrew Campbell wrote: »
    Hi everyone, I've got a problem with a roof not opening correctly on a '97 Mercedes 230 SLK. When you press the switch, the boot lid opens fully and the latches on the front where it joins to top of the windscreen release but the roof doesn't move. It then can also be closed without problems. It can be operated in manual with no problems. I've read lots of forums and tried all they suggest to no avail. Is there an independent Mercedes expert in Dublin with experience of such a fault anyone can recommend?
    Thanks in advance

    Hi

    Try Slkworld.com lots of owners on there. It sounds like electronic switch. Did you check the fuses? They are usually very reliable once maintained, maybe one of the front latches are not releasing properly?


  • #5
    burke027
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    imurdaddy wrote: »
    Hi

    Try Slkworld.com lots of owners on there. It sounds like electronic switch. Did you check the fuses? They are usually very reliable once maintained, maybe one of the front latches are not releasing properly?

    It's defo one of the switches have seen two or 3 of them in our place over the last while and I think u need to get it open manually first and the switch that breaks is on the drivers side if u open the boot with the roof down look up towards where the shock comes up and it's the switch there. U need any more info just ask


  • #6
    imurdaddy
    Site Banned Posts: 638 ✭✭✭imurdaddy


    burke027 wrote: »
    It's defo one of the switches have seen two or 3 of them in our place over the last while and I think u need to get it open manually first and the switch that breaks is on the drivers side if u open the boot with the roof down look up towards where the shock comes up and it's the switch there. U need any more info just ask

    I thiNk there's only 6 switches but you need to be positive you found the right one to keep costs down. Also the front latches sound like they are releasing but sometimed dont fully that would tell the next switch in the system to stop.

    Also there is a relay on the side of the roof hydraulic pump in the right hand side of the booth, they are prone to fail.

    Does the roof close electronically?


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