Sl500 Roof Stuck

The mercedes benz sl500 part of the sl class of roadsters is a two door car classified as a luxury grand tourer.

Sl500 roof stuck.

2003 model sl500 top is stuck will not come up or go down. If you cannot get the. Lower your driver side window and hold the button for 3 5 seconds then release. Locate the convertible top motor in the trunk.

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. In most mercedes benz cars including sl slk clk class it is located in the trunk left or right side. Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir. It will not either go up or down no movement at all.

Use a clean syringe to add fluid to the reservoir. Discussion in electrics vacuum ignition and ecu. The control lights up but no movement in the roof or trunk lid. 10 years ago.

This hardtop is operated by pulling up on a switch to open it or pressing the switch down to close it. Thought the hydralics might have overheated and blown a fuse but do not have a clue where to. Problem identification and fix on retractable hardtop for sl500s 2003 and new model years. 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. Vario roof sl500 problem help pls. I m going from memory so let know if it doesn t work. Raise the same window and hold the button 3 5 seconds.

You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir. 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.