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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Window operation using soft top button

I have a 2002 CLK 430 Cab and the manual says on page 148 that the windows can be raised or lowered all at once using the soft top switch if the top is up and locked.

I've tried it and my car doesn't do it.

Also, when I program the homelink remote, it works but the light doesn't blink.

What am i missing?

Bill
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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With the soft top latch locked, you need to lift twice and hold the red convert. top button in order for the windows to roll down. Reverse process pushing down to raise the windows....
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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I did that but it doesn't work. It does nothing.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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Do all your windows automatically go down when you unlatch the top?
Are you hearing the "bong" when the top goes up before you latch it?
I had the car in D once, put the top up & the windows didnt go up...i think i had opened the door too. Restarted the car & it worked.
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Old Sep 15, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Well then your sh*t out of luck. how bout a reset, new switch, new latch sensor? i've never had ur prob so i haven't a clue....
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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dude it works if the top is up or down! i found this out by mistake a use it all the time now. to make windows go up push down twice hold the second time. and down lift the button up twice hold up on second lift.
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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Hes had 3 convertible owners tell him how to do it. Maybe a benz just isn't for him....
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I never knew we could do this and own the car for almost three years now. It worked great for me. Thanks guys.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Maybe a Benz isn't for me, but that isn't really a very helpful answer. I can read a manual and I can follow the same instructions from this forum. I was hoping for more because pushing twice doesn't work. something must be broken but I don't know what it is since the top works fine. If no one's got any ideas, then fine, it was worth asking.

BTW I've had 3 mercedes, 5 Porsches, and 2 BMW's I doubt that has anything to do with my ability to push a button.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 12:32 AM
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Keep in mind hot shot I was the first one to respond to your origional post and yes it was very helpful but obviously you already knew how to push the button. Also note that I replied with some switches/sensors to check relating to common inoperability with convertible tops.....Next time I won't reply to your post.
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