SLK/R170: Remote Vario Mod
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Remote Vario Mod
I am finally ready to buy the remote Vario mod for my SLK but I have one question for the maker.
Do you think it will be retrofitable into the new SLK as well?
I plan to trade mine in in about a year or so and et the new SLK350 or 55 AMG then.
I do know there is the ability to remotely operate the roof but it will be like the SL - you have to hold down the button for as long as the roof is operating. What a pain!
Do you think it will be retrofitable into the new SLK as well?
I plan to trade mine in in about a year or so and et the new SLK350 or 55 AMG then.
I do know there is the ability to remotely operate the roof but it will be like the SL - you have to hold down the button for as long as the roof is operating. What a pain!
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Originally posted by DickB
There is no way for me to know for certain; it may or may not. I'd love to be able to say that it will or even that it is likely, but I'd only be speculating.
There is no way for me to know for certain; it may or may not. I'd love to be able to say that it will or even that it is likely, but I'd only be speculating.
I'll be ordering when i get home tonight.
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'99 SLK 230
Originally posted by Dave OH
The new SLK will have one-touch / remote roof operation as a standard feature.
The new SLK will have one-touch / remote roof operation as a standard feature.
I don't have the link handy, but I saw an on-line version of the owner's manual. The roof remote uses infrared. You must point the remote at a small IR window on the door handle and hold a button on the remote for the duration of the roof open/close cycle.
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Originally posted by DickB
Remote control of the roof is an option.
I don't have the link handy, but I saw an on-line version of the owner's manual. The roof remote uses infrared. You must point the remote at a small IR window on the door handle and hold a button on the remote for the duration of the roof open/close cycle.
Remote control of the roof is an option.
I don't have the link handy, but I saw an on-line version of the owner's manual. The roof remote uses infrared. You must point the remote at a small IR window on the door handle and hold a button on the remote for the duration of the roof open/close cycle.
I can also draw the inference that the same circuitry type drives the other MB automobiles since that is how they all operate - including my C320 Sedan's summer feature.
