Sl350 Roof Problems

In most mercedes benz cars including sl slk clk class it is located in the trunk left or right side.

Sl350 roof problems.

Cannot close retractable roof on mercedes sl350 answered by a verified mercedes mechanic. The problem is not the pump itself but a bad leaking piston cilinder part a2308001472 cost about 200 euros. I had partially opened the roof so as to get access to removing the liner and the system started to try and open the roof fully. Use a clean syringe to add fluid to the reservoir.

Now the roof has become stuck part way through the procedure and won t budge in either direction. I have been experiencing problems trying to close the vario roof on my 2003 sl350. The problem was that the liner was in the way and it jammed up against it. I have managed to push down the boot lid which was in the open position but now i can t get any response see photo.

The roof has 2 cilinders like this one in the left and one in the right to lift the roof when. Ecu issues expect expensive bills examples of faulty ecu s are vaccum. My partner and i managed to unjam it and lower. This is because around 1993 mercedes benz implemented a more environmentally friendly water based paint coupled with steel that isn t very corrosion resistant and no galvanizing process the early r230 models are susceptible to corrosion.

Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir. You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir. Hopefully by now you have pinpointed the problem. Folding roof check that the convertible roof opens and closes correctly and synchronised in true fashion i e.

The mercedes benz sl500 part of the sl class of roadsters is a two door car classified as a luxury grand tourer. If you cannot get the. The sl500 comes with a variety of features such as a retractable hardtop. But i also paid a lot of work in total i paid 1 247 euros for the repair.

Water leak in boot very common fault that is usually due to the trunk seals but also incorrectly fitted or cracked rear tailgate light. This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it or pressing the switch down to close it. The sl 400 is the pinnacle of all drives like my old e 350 cdi but is more comfortable and has bonus of being a convertible but still very quiet roof up. All windows going down.