SL/R129: Top problems
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1992 300sl-24
Top problems
Merry Christmas all
Dec has not been good for my 300 sl I had engine problems which turns out I needed new valves 2 cylinders the exhaust valves were completely burnt out so I had the head redone and everything is great now runs like a brand new car and I cant complain considering I had 210000 miles on the car they even detailed the motor so it shines.But now the bad news.This afternoon I decided to put the top down since it was 65 degrees and nothing happened I pulled the switch back and nothing no noise or anything.The light blinked when I pulled back on the switch but when released the switch the blinking stops.Also the roll bar switch does nothing when I try to raise the roll bar.So if anyone has any advice let me know.I cant afford another major expense.Hope you are listening Klaus.Thanks everyone for your help in the past.Merry Christmas Peter
Dec has not been good for my 300 sl I had engine problems which turns out I needed new valves 2 cylinders the exhaust valves were completely burnt out so I had the head redone and everything is great now runs like a brand new car and I cant complain considering I had 210000 miles on the car they even detailed the motor so it shines.But now the bad news.This afternoon I decided to put the top down since it was 65 degrees and nothing happened I pulled the switch back and nothing no noise or anything.The light blinked when I pulled back on the switch but when released the switch the blinking stops.Also the roll bar switch does nothing when I try to raise the roll bar.So if anyone has any advice let me know.I cant afford another major expense.Hope you are listening Klaus.Thanks everyone for your help in the past.Merry Christmas Peter
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From: Eastern Kansas
94 SL 600, 98 993, 89 XJS Conv., 85 Daimlier Princess 16 Hybrid Lincoln 16 Chevy crewcab
I assume all the pre top opening steps were in place. Brake, trans in Park, doors open
Fuse check is first, in the rear compartment ( trunk in Kansas ) near the hinge on the passenger side ( also Kansas ) For some of us, the old Al clad fuse does not provide full current flow so we have converted to Cu metal.
While in the trunk remove the spare tire and black shield and look at the hydraulic pump, does it have fluid, does it operate when a helper pulls the "top button" on the center console.
Yes, like almost everyone wait to interact with Klaus. He is the expert for me!
Good luck with your "new valved" toy.
Fuse check is first, in the rear compartment ( trunk in Kansas ) near the hinge on the passenger side ( also Kansas ) For some of us, the old Al clad fuse does not provide full current flow so we have converted to Cu metal.
While in the trunk remove the spare tire and black shield and look at the hydraulic pump, does it have fluid, does it operate when a helper pulls the "top button" on the center console.
Yes, like almost everyone wait to interact with Klaus. He is the expert for me!
Good luck with your "new valved" toy.
Last edited by SRHsl600; Dec 29, 2013 at 07:00 PM. Reason: spelling
