bigeasy1

Question? I purchased a CLK430 and now the top does not fully open. The back opens and the rear window goes down and the top tries to fold and then stops. I hear a motor wining but nothing happens. The switch light does not blink.
Any helpful suggestions?

big_mike1979

try to push it up. the cable could be broken.. mine are broke adn when i open my top,i have to push it back, otherwise i hear the motor trying to move

nicgentile

I agree. When it staarts to "struggle" ..just push the top up and see if it goes.

bigeasy1

I have been told since by a MB dealer that the top on this model can not be lowered manually and it is a possible electronic or a hydraulic issue. I appreciate the helpful responses.

nicgentile

I'm not entirely sure that's true. If you have the owners manual. There are steps to raise or lower the top manually. It's not "easy" but it can be done.

All I was implying in my post was use the motor to lower the top and when the top begins to detract and sticks. Push the top up while still using the motor.

Hitman0187

I was under the impression the top had to be pushed to get it started anyway... am I wrong?

big_mike1979

last time i went to the dealer when they are doing my alignment, they told me by cable are broke and i saw em too.. so i dunno if it had to be pushed to get ti started

Hitman0187

yeah my cables are broken also... i may try to replace them but i do not see where the other end attaches.

big_mike1979

i havent look where they go.. i will look 2day and see wehre they go

nicgentile

You should not have to push it to start it.

When I first got my clk430 I didnt have to. Now I just need to nudge it and it goes. Not a huge deal for me so I never looked into it any further then that.

Hitman0187

thanks. Generally I unlatch it hold some pressure with one hand and the other on the switch until its out of reach