SL/R129: hard top fails to release
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Mercedes: 1998 SL500, 1997 S500, 1998 SLK230 K
hard top fails to release
The hard top on my 1998 sl 500 fails to release. Any simple solutions for a novice? Help will be greatly appreciated. My roll bar is also inopperative.
I believe I need technical help.
I believe I need technical help.
Last edited by joe1388; 10-08-2005 at 10:33 AM. Reason: New problem
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joe,make sure the car is standing on a straight surface,and not up or down hill.It will jamm if it is not standing straight..I had my soft top once stuck when I tried to shut it uphill..Just an idea..
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500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
Originally Posted by joe1388
The hard top on my 1998 sl 500 fails to release. Any simple solutions for a novice? Help will be greatly appreciated.
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Mercedes: 1998 SL500, 1997 S500, 1998 SLK230 K
thanks to:redmongoose,dafi129 & b4mmy
tried all your suggestions, and nothing works. I beleive I have a serious tech. problem. Techies I need help bad!!!!!