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Old May 26, 2013 | 10:50 PM
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Convertible top won't work

I posted this on Benzworld, but I though I'd test the waters here as well. I have a 2002 CLK320 with a dead convertible top. When I open the latch and pull the button, the windows go down but nothing else happens. Then the button blinks slowly. The fluid is full, the headrests work and I just replaced the relay. Any ideas of other things to check??
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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did you check to make sure the luggage compartment lid is closed properly? (in the trunk)
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Old May 27, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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It's in place. I even tried using a clipping the switch in case the luggage panel wasn't holding enough pressure against the switch. Unfortunately....still nothing.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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i would suggest checking the fuses and relay in the trunk, if you're not too familiar with the system i'd suggest you get someone with star diag to run a quick test for you to identify the issue rather than guess what could be the problem. they're many minor things that can cause the system not to work.
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