skyview problems
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skyview problems
Just got the call from my independent dealer saying that the ML was finished.
I had asked them to checkout the rattling from the rear of the cabin, which they found a few bolts missing
but they replaced and it's better now.
BUT, the big thing is that they also found when test driving that the entire skyview assembly is loose, which is causing the rattling up top. I was quoted 4-5k to repair/rebuild the entire skyview assembly
I had asked them to checkout the rattling from the rear of the cabin, which they found a few bolts missing
but they replaced and it's better now.BUT, the big thing is that they also found when test driving that the entire skyview assembly is loose, which is causing the rattling up top. I was quoted 4-5k to repair/rebuild the entire skyview assembly
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99 ML 430
WOW! I have the skyview....
And hope this doesn't happen to me. Is there a way you can tighten the loose joints/bolts?
What I do is every other month I just greese the ends and joints and have a trouble free skyroof.
Good luck.
What I do is every other month I just greese the ends and joints and have a trouble free skyroof.
Good luck.
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Re: WOW! I have the skyview....
Originally posted by andaya
And hope this doesn't happen to me. Is there a way you can tighten the loose joints/bolts?
What I do is every other month I just greese the ends and joints and have a trouble free skyroof.
Good luck.
And hope this doesn't happen to me. Is there a way you can tighten the loose joints/bolts?
What I do is every other month I just greese the ends and joints and have a trouble free skyroof.
Good luck.
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This was allways a troublesome option and is high maint. It has not been offered in some time. My dealer pretty much refused to sell them. ML's with this option usually go for less than the std sunroof or no sun roof. This also holds true at wholesale dealer auctions. If yours has not broken yet, be patient, it will and it will continue to break.
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You can tighten it but you have to drop the headliner, they were not installed any after the 2000 model because the window curtain "airbags" . were added as a standard feature and their is not enough room in the roof area for both,that is why you can't get the skyroof anymore. Autogunner.
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From: Bay area - California
2000 ML320 2006 SLK 350
4 years of skyview use on my 00 ML320
Have had no problems with it....works in excellent condition..never stuck on me...never rattled, never leaked...
For me, its one of the best features on my ML...
For me, its one of the best features on my ML...
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ours has never given troubles such as getting stuck, not operating, leaking, etc. Only rattling a little now I guess, but since they greased and tightened up what they could, it's MUCH better now.
Still one of the best features on our ML as well
Still one of the best features on our ML as well
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Re: skyview problems
Originally posted by GDawgC220
Just got the call from my independent dealer saying that the ML was finished.
I had asked them to checkout the rattling from the rear of the cabin, which they found a few bolts missing but they replaced and it's better now.
BUT, the big thing is that they also found when test driving that the entire skyview assembly is loose, which is causing the rattling up top. I was quoted 4-5k to repair/rebuild the entire skyview assembly
Just got the call from my independent dealer saying that the ML was finished.
I had asked them to checkout the rattling from the rear of the cabin, which they found a few bolts missing
but they replaced and it's better now.BUT, the big thing is that they also found when test driving that the entire skyview assembly is loose, which is causing the rattling up top. I was quoted 4-5k to repair/rebuild the entire skyview assembly
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Re: Re: skyview problems
Originally posted by ahopeter
its a well known issue...thats why mb stop making them so soon. supposedly they are full of issues, are hhurt the structural integrity of the ml.
its a well known issue...thats why mb stop making them so soon. supposedly they are full of issues, are hhurt the structural integrity of the ml.
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Re: Re: skyview problems
Originally posted by ahopeter
its a well known issue...thats why mb stop making them so soon. supposedly they are full of issues, are hhurt the structural integrity of the ml.
its a well known issue...thats why mb stop making them so soon. supposedly they are full of issues, are hhurt the structural integrity of the ml.
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Re: Re: Re: skyview problems
Originally posted by mbakshi
Yeah, that could be a factor, but the main reason behind MB discontinuing the Lamella (SkyView) roof was that it is incompatible with the curtain airbags installed on later ML's.
Yeah, that could be a factor, but the main reason behind MB discontinuing the Lamella (SkyView) roof was that it is incompatible with the curtain airbags installed on later ML's.
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It was the curtain airbags that forced MB to discontinue the skyview..
The skyview is not compatible (safe) once the curtain airbags were introduced..that's what forced MB to discontinue it.
Interestingly, the skyview was conceived specifically for the Jurassic Park movie...vehicle...and then MB later on decided to offer it as an option..
Once the curtain airbags came, the skyview had to become history..
Interestingly, the skyview was conceived specifically for the Jurassic Park movie...vehicle...and then MB later on decided to offer it as an option..
Once the curtain airbags came, the skyview had to become history..
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That's another car manufacturuer & skyview manufacturer...
With the MLs though, it was definitely the curtain air bags that caused the demise of the skyview option..
It is likely, that it gets reintroduced in the W164, once MB too figure out (like Cadillac)...how to make the roof compatible with the curtain air-bags..
It is likely, that it gets reintroduced in the W164, once MB too figure out (like Cadillac)...how to make the roof compatible with the curtain air-bags..
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From: Boston
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Originally Posted by redhot0310
99ml430 with sky view problem the unit will not open and get a bad clicking/grinding sound when i push the button to close it ........ any ideas?
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