SL/R230 top won't go down - MBWorld.org Forums

Jun 4, 2018 | 08:22 PM

Kalisingh

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top won't go down

The top won't go down on my 2006 sl 500. New battery in trunk . Flaps under trunk good . Put new battery and now top doesn't go down. O yea and the battery light is on in red . tested both battery and they are good. Alternator tested good too. What can it be ?? Any feed back much appreciated

Jun 5, 2018 | 11:05 PM

viper1996

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Can you hear the hydraulic pump working???

Jun 5, 2018 | 11:57 PM

danaw007

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From: Pacific Northwest

2011 SL550

Did you disconnect the battery under the hood prior to replacing the rear battery? In some thread I saw that this was the proper method or you get the red battery light.

Jun 6, 2018 | 02:21 AM

Kalisingh

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Quote:

Originally Posted by viper1996

Can you hear the hydraulic pump working???

I can hear it when I hit the lever pushing down. ( as you would when u are closing the top). Pulling up do not hear it (as u would when trying to remove top)
Any thoughts ?

Thanks for reply

Jun 6, 2018 | 02:26 AM

Kalisingh

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Good lookin out

Quote:

Originally Posted by danaw007

Did you disconnect the battery under the hood prior to replacing the rear battery? In some thread I saw that this was the proper method or you get the red battery light.

I did not disconnet the starter battery in front. You think I should try to un hook front and back and then install them back ?

Thanks for reply

Jun 6, 2018 | 07:03 AM

mercy-me

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From: Just north of Detroit,Michigan

2012 E350 4Matic P2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalisingh

Welcome to the forum. You need to address the battery issue first. My guess is that the system sees the battery as being discharged and will not let the various switches activate. If the top was working before the new battery install then there is your answer. Clear the battery fault first.

See attached troubleshooting guide.

Good luck,

Bob

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Vario Roof Diagnostic Aid.pdf (1.14 MB, 147 views)

Jun 6, 2018 | 10:24 AM

moretech

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From: amarillo texas

2003 sl 500

top stuck

For my '03 model replacing rear battery is no problem, no need to disconnect front starter battery. I must reset windows and ESP system per method described in owners manual. I repalced my rear battery just a few months ago. If I were you I'd use a voltmeter to check for 14v on both front and rear batteries. Red light on does puzzle me as to what is going on. keep us posted.

moretech