zimmermarc53

Since replacing the battery in my '97 SL500, neither will operate and dash the lights for both the hardtop and the roll bar are continuously. The top is up. Is there a reset I can do? OR, how do I put the top down manually and possibly reset the sequence? I am aware of how to unlock the windshield latches, but I don't know how to unlock the rear latches. Thanks for any help on this.

Jsargent299

Depending on year, there are 2 levers (locks) in the trunk right behind the hydraulic assist for the trunk deck. If you have the tools that came with the car there is a “wrench” for locking and unlocking these

is your hard top on or just the soft top up

zimmermarc53

The soft top is up. IF I put it down manually, will that reset the system so it will work?

Eiderdown

I just purchased a 1997 SL320 and the PO had recently replaced the battery. Needed a code for radio, which I found in owners manual, but seller was unable to demonstrate operation of the soft top. That helped me negotiate the purchase price down but could the battery replacement have impacted something here?

zimmermarc53

I'll try the radio codes. I guess it didn't occur to me that those codes would be the solution.

Eiderdown

Oh, I doubt that has anything to do with it. I just mentioned it because it was another side effect of replacing the battery. Hopefully, someone will chime in on the soft top question.