hillcreative

I post this in the hopes it helps someone else. I pulled my 2011 E350 Cabo into the car wash (hand wash) and when I pulled the roof raise switch...nothing. Not even an error message. Checked the trunk release and space doohickey and no problem there. Luckily I was close to my MB dealership so I brought it there for a look-see. No errors, no indication what was the problem... Turns out a small plastic ring (like a thick washer) had jammed the microswitch under the pin on one side of the roof locking/attachment in front. Problem solved! Have no idea what it was or where it came from. - Hillcreative

TAR

Your posting describing your inoperable cabriolet top sounds exactly like what has happened to my CLK cabriolet roof. I have posted a description to the CLK forum but have received no meaningful suggestions or corroborations. Your description is the first one that would appear to replicate my experience.

My mechanic, an experience MB dealer mechanic whom I have trusted and used for more than 20 years, has suggested that the problem might be tied to the electronic control system. I forget the name of the component ( notes are out in the car and it is raining) but I recall that the estimate for repairs exceeds $1K. I have deferred making the repair for the very reason of the expense associated with the repair.

How did your mechanic force the top open to in turn, find the jammed gasket? Any additional information, details that you care to share I would be most appreciative.

Thank you.

Tim

hillcreative

Sorry, no details to offer. Only that the mechanic found a piece of gasket material.