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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 05:57 PM
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SL55 hard top won't retracct

I just purchased this car, low miles, everything seems like new.

but,
The top won't retract. I called Mercedes and they had be check the following...

1) Suspension goes up and down, so plenty of fluid
2) Parking Brake On
3) Trunk cover in place

The top is sealed so I'm pretty sure it is all the way up and locked in place, it just doesn't go down.

Is there a fuse somewhere I can check?

Many thanks...
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 10:34 PM
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Do you hear anything or does anything come up in the display when you attempt to lower the top ?
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Old Dec 29, 2014 | 11:43 PM
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check the convertible trunk flaps under the top of the trunk it 2 flaps one on the right and left. they must be flushed flat to the trunck top or the convertible top wont open.
check this thread out
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...y-fix-diy.html
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