CLK soft top won't open but close ok
#2
top closes but won't open
I recently acquired a 2002 clk320. The dealer salesman opened and closed the top twice using the correct procedure as shown in the owners manual. When I got it home I found that I have to physically push the top up past the first hinge to allow it to move. The hydralic motor is running but the top just won't quite go up by itself without a little help. When I close the top everything works fine but the top slams down on the windshield. Any ideas from anyone?
#5
Super Member
I agree it is the tension cables, the slamming down of the top is a major clue. When you unlock the top you need to push up and the cables should hold the top in place (about 6") and then you should pull the top lever glowing red to complete the opening process. Close process is reversed and the tension cables stop the top from slamming on the windshield.