Klaus from top hydraulics inc goes over some common issues and easy fixes for a malfunctioning or non responsive convertible top system on a mercedes r170 s.
R170 roof awitch.
This permits the switches to be replaced independently avoiding the higher cost of replacing the whole shebang.
Mercedes benz slk r170 vario roof question just wondering if this is normal behaviour for the roof when i start the car and start to drive for then to stop and put the car back in park the roof will not go down unless i turn off and on the car.
Hydraulic lines must be intact and attached to the cylinder s.
Multi purpose relay stribel 2105400072 fits.
Is there any kind of timer that does this.
Mercedes r170 w210 e320 e420 slk230.
Here we reveal the locations of the nine switches in the r170 s vario roof system.
The roof will not go up or down when i have been driving.
If your r170 slk sounds like you re seated next to the jet engine on an airplane instead of in a mercedes benz driver s seat your wheel bearings might be bad.
The polished cylinder shaft must be free from scratches scratches can only be inflicted with tools or when accidentally hitting a sharp edge as usually happens when people try to open up the cylinders themselves.
Before replacing switches though verify that their wires aren t damaged.
The actual switches are often part of larger housing assemblies.
97 04 mercedes r170 slk class door window regulator switch button oem.
Slk 230 r170 1998 2004 rear suspension bushing replacement.