Sl500 Roof Stuck

Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir.

Sl500 roof stuck.

Thought the hydralics might have overheated and blown a fuse but do not have a clue where to. I m going from memory so let know if it doesn t work. It will not either go up or down no movement at all. The control lights up but no movement in the roof or trunk lid.

Discussion in electrics vacuum ignition and ecu. Raise the same window and hold the button 3 5 seconds. You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir. In most mercedes benz cars including sl slk clk class it is located in the trunk left or right side.

The repeat with the passenger window. 10 years ago. This video shows how to close the vario roof manually on mercedes benz sl the electro hydraulic system in this mercedes benz sl is defective the roof has to. This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it or pressing the switch down to close it.

Vario roof sl500 problem help pls. Raise the roll bar and hold the switch for 5 secs with ingition on that is it if the windows are up they should lower when you operate the roof switch. Just joined and need help i have a 2003 sl500 and the roof stuck half way when opening yesterday mercedes mobilo had a go at fixing it but no joy it s down now but not closed boot raised by about 10cms really reluctant to. Problem identification and fix on retractable hardtop for sl500s 2003 and new model years.

Locate the convertible top motor in the trunk. The mercedes benz sl500 part of the sl class of roadsters is a two door car classified as a luxury grand tourer. The sl500 comes with a variety of features such as a retractable hardtop. Use a clean syringe to add fluid to the reservoir.

Simple fix or watch to be sure and lubricate needed parts. 2002 sl500 216 cl500 all fully loaded raise the windows in turn on the slow lift and with the ignition turned on hold the switch for 5 seconds.