JackRobinson

Hi All, Having problems with the top not going up or down. I'll post more of symptoms later. For now I want to check the hydraulic fluid and can't find the reservoir. Looking under the hood and can't find it? Hopefully just low on fluid and I read here it will pump all day and won't work if it's low.
Again it's a 2003 with the manual front top latch.
Thanks, Jack

Yidney

If you have a 430, then you have a W208 and should post in that forum. But I feel certain your fluid reservoir is behind a side panel in the trunk like on the W209.

JackRobinson

Thanks. Any idea what side?
Jack

Rudeney

Ont he W208, the pump sits behind the back seat. You access it from inside the trunk, but first you must remove the metal panel that covers it.

JackRobinson

Thanks for the help. I found it behind some felt cutouts. It's full, darn it but I'm narrowing it down thanks to your help and others.
Thanks again, Jack

kenlake

what fluids are good

Rudeney

Here are the approved fluids:

http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/343.0_en.html

I also understand that Pentosin CHF 11s can be used. It is normally used for power steering fluid and often available on the shelf at retail auto parts stores. It's green, and stinks (like burned diesel fuel), so if you have a leak, it's harder to clean up.