Convertible Top not Retracting
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From: Bay Area, CA
GL450
Convertible Top not Retracting
Hey guys!
New to this forum, just picked up a 06 CLK350. Problem, the top is not retracting. Im getting the "make sure trunk partition is open" which it is...
Any other ideas/ suggestions on how to troubleshoot this?
Many thanks!
- Juan
New to this forum, just picked up a 06 CLK350. Problem, the top is not retracting. Im getting the "make sure trunk partition is open" which it is...
Any other ideas/ suggestions on how to troubleshoot this?
Many thanks!
- Juan
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There is switch that gets tripped when the partition cover is closed. It takes a good bit of pressure to activate it. There are two "Lift-O-Mat" struts on the partition cover that keep it securely closed. There struts become weak over time and need to be replaced. You can get them for around $25 each. Search the forum for "partition strut" and you'll likely find some good threads on where to buy and how to replace.
Thread Starter
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 33
Likes: 2
From: Bay Area, CA
GL450
There is switch that gets tripped when the partition cover is closed. It takes a good bit of pressure to activate it. There are two "Lift-O-Mat" struts on the partition cover that keep it securely closed. There struts become weak over time and need to be replaced. You can get them for around $25 each. Search the forum for "partition strut" and you'll likely find some good threads on where to buy and how to replace.
Many thanks! Im on it......
