SL/R129: Top is stuck
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Top is stuck
was going to pull the top for the summer but it seems to be stuck
i disconnect the rear window heater wire and then pull back on the top switch. all it does is blink, the car is in park with the engine running
thanks for the help
i disconnect the rear window heater wire and then pull back on the top switch. all it does is blink, the car is in park with the engine running
thanks for the help
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From: Fort Worth, Tx
97 SL500
It doesn't blink any other times, just when you try to operate the switch rearward to release the top??? Have you tried to hold the switch forward in an attempt to reset the top latches and then pull back to release (or vice versa since I can't remember which way to work the switch for the HT).
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SL500 2001 Formula 1 Edition;
I've had similar problems. Rocking the switch, letting the windows go all the up and down, driving it around, and rocking the switch some more got the top off.
Yes, totally random and unscientific, but it worked.
Yes, totally random and unscientific, but it worked.
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500 SL R129, Blue - 1991. Mini Cooper S, Works Kit Silver - 2007. Mitsubishi FTO, Silver - 1996.
This happened to me last year. Sounds a bit unscientific, but try the rocker switch while the engine is running. Then get out and pull at the roof on both sides. Get back in and try again. Repeat until it comes loose.
Worked for me....
Worked for me....
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Originally Posted by Cal44DE
If I remember correctly, there is a timing requirement on the earlier models. Once the car is started, the top controller must be engaged within 10 seconds.
