Soft Top Problem
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Soft Top Problem - Newbie Needs Help!!
I am new to this forum and have read extensively, and could not find a solution to my problem, so I apologize in advance.
I have 2002 CLK430 Cabrio, and was sitting at a traffic light, and was attempting to lower the top (unlatched front, pulled button on console), which the unlatched of the rear window on the decklid, but it got to about 3 inches, when the light changed green. To keep from stopping traffic I drove to the end of the block and pulled over (yes I know, not smart) meanwhile holding down the front handle,the console button was "dinging" and once I got to a stop, the top would not operate. I turned the car off and back on, hopefully to reset/re-syncronize the top's operation. No luck. I gently pushed the rear of the top down to catch on the decklid's lock, but it didnt latch completely, I didnt force it. Then I latched the front to the windshield (i was about 20 miles from home).
Once I arrived home, I took the hex wrench and completed the rear latch process from inside the trunk (opened with blade key). SO, basically I am at the normal starting position for dropping the top, but once I unlatch the front windshield lock, and pull the console button, it just flashes slowly, but nothing else. Top will not attempt to unlatch from deck lid. I have checked all fuses, cover sensor, and all door & truck locks are working fine.
Its hopefully just an error code in the computer that needs to be reset. Would disconnecting & reconnecting power, i.e. the battery, "reset" the tops operation??
Trying the dodge the "stealer-ship" if at all possible.
Thanks to anyone who can help!!
I have 2002 CLK430 Cabrio, and was sitting at a traffic light, and was attempting to lower the top (unlatched front, pulled button on console), which the unlatched of the rear window on the decklid, but it got to about 3 inches, when the light changed green. To keep from stopping traffic I drove to the end of the block and pulled over (yes I know, not smart) meanwhile holding down the front handle,the console button was "dinging" and once I got to a stop, the top would not operate. I turned the car off and back on, hopefully to reset/re-syncronize the top's operation. No luck. I gently pushed the rear of the top down to catch on the decklid's lock, but it didnt latch completely, I didnt force it. Then I latched the front to the windshield (i was about 20 miles from home).
Once I arrived home, I took the hex wrench and completed the rear latch process from inside the trunk (opened with blade key). SO, basically I am at the normal starting position for dropping the top, but once I unlatch the front windshield lock, and pull the console button, it just flashes slowly, but nothing else. Top will not attempt to unlatch from deck lid. I have checked all fuses, cover sensor, and all door & truck locks are working fine.
Its hopefully just an error code in the computer that needs to be reset. Would disconnecting & reconnecting power, i.e. the battery, "reset" the tops operation??
Trying the dodge the "stealer-ship" if at all possible.
Thanks to anyone who can help!!
Last edited by ddanielcigars; Jun 29, 2008 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Clarification
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