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SL/R231: 2013 SL63 TOP NOT GO UP/DOWN ALL THE WAY

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Old Jul 23, 2022 | 01:15 PM
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Angry 2013 SL63 TOP NOT GO UP/DOWN ALL THE WAY

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CODE B23C324
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Old Jul 23, 2022 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by shawn avakian
NEEDS HELP ANYONE.
CODE B23C324

That code seems like a generic scanner code. What did you use to read that code?
How old is your battery? Is your car running while you try to close the top? Any hydraulic fluid leaks in the trunk?


While quite the procedure, just to get your top closed, here's how to close your top manually. Be very careful NOT to bend the mechanism!
Good Luck!

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Old Jul 23, 2022 | 02:02 PM
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HI THANKS.
BATTERY GOOD
SCANNER (LUNCH)
CODE IS
THE LIMIT SWITCH (HEADER BOW EXTENDED ) HAS A MALFUNCTION.
NO SIGNAL CHANGE VOLTAGE LEVEL IS TOO HIGH.
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Originally Posted by shawn avakian
HI THANKS.
BATTERY GOOD
SCANNER (LUNCH)
CODE IS
THE LIMIT SWITCH (HEADER BOW EXTENDED ) HAS A MALFUNCTION.
NO SIGNAL CHANGE VOLTAGE LEVEL IS TOO HIGH.
Sounds like one of the bow limit micro switches has either failed, gotten dirty, wet or maybe the wiring has sustained some damage. It’s in the trunk.
Thats a pretty generic code, typically the switch identification number start with an “S”. I’m assuming you’re using a LAUNCH scanner. You may also need to clear that code. Hopefully that particular model scanner can clear that code properly.

Here’s a pretty good video on that micro switch and diagnosis. It’s for A209 chassis, But concept is the same.

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