SL/R230: Help! Problems with Convertible Top...
#1
Help! Problems with Convertible Top...
My 2003 SL 500...
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
#2
Super Member
My 2003 SL 500...
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
JD.
Refer to this link:
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...60.html#N21BB8
review the troubleshooting for Roof operation. May require you to call your dealer and let them look at it.
#3
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You can diagnose this yourself with a basic electronic multimeter by checking the inputs to the top controller; or if you have the proper scanner, you can read diagnostics. If you take the car to a dealer or well-equiped independent, they should be able to diagnose the problem quickly and easily.
#6
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without a warranty, the hardtop hydraulic pump runs around $3500 with labor, from speaking to a service advisor. hopefully it's not the pump and some switch issue. good luck.
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2006 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG
The problem was the top wouldnt go up or down because the one of the wiring harnesses were not relaying information to the top to open and close and it didn't cost a penny because my car is under warranty. Otherwise the invoice that I recieved showing the cost of all the work done with parts and labor show a $3,200 bill.
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#8
My 2003 SL 500...
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
Now i realize your problem is not exactly the same, but nevertheless (if you have no warranty/$$) it may be possible to temporarily solve your problem by following the same or similar simple proceedure, which amounts to turning some allen screw one quarter turn ccwise while your friend holds and supports the roof while hopefully it comes down completely. Then turn the screw back to original position, of course. The screw is located under the boot floor to the left.
http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars...E1.html#N226BF
Last edited by allminesl550; 07-20-2007 at 08:42 AM.
#9
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I'm taking it to my Benz mechanic. I strongly advise against temporarily rigging something or screwing with something on a $100k car-especially as delicate as a convertible top.
#10
My 2003 SL 500...
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..
I put my top down the other night.. It got down maybe 90% and it stopped. I got a red light that said visit workshop.. It totally lost power, wont go up or down..
I figured maybe shutting off and starting the car would help it but now
It keeps saying "in operation" but nothing is happening... I dont hear any noise when im pulling or pushing the convertible lever.......
Any help would be great..