Top not working, could be wrong boot lock
05-05-2020 | 04:54 PM
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From: Bonny Scotland
CLK 230 Convertible 1999
Top not working, could be wrong boot lock
Hi,
About 18 months ago, i replaced my convertible boot lock with a boot lock (with a key) from a coupe. The boot lock has never actually locked with the remote control but everything else worked and we live in the country so we don't need to lock things.
Yesterday, I opened the roof partially so I could tinker with the non-working rear screen demister.
When the roof failed to work, I thought no problem recycle the roof manually, raise or drop the rollover bar - easy.
No. Afraid Not. Not a sausage of movement.
I've checked the fuses and they are all ok.
It is not difficult to replace the hydraulic pump, because I have one spare but I think the problem could be with that boot lock. It could be signalling that the boot is open.
Any ideas for testing if it is the boot lock at fault?
David
About 18 months ago, i replaced my convertible boot lock with a boot lock (with a key) from a coupe. The boot lock has never actually locked with the remote control but everything else worked and we live in the country so we don't need to lock things.
Yesterday, I opened the roof partially so I could tinker with the non-working rear screen demister.
When the roof failed to work, I thought no problem recycle the roof manually, raise or drop the rollover bar - easy.
No. Afraid Not. Not a sausage of movement.
I've checked the fuses and they are all ok.
It is not difficult to replace the hydraulic pump, because I have one spare but I think the problem could be with that boot lock. It could be signalling that the boot is open.
Any ideas for testing if it is the boot lock at fault?
David
