Just because it s sunny doesn t mean it s warm however the slk has plenty of clever solutions to keep you comfortable.
Summer vario roof opening.
1 can be too large for the locking pin pos.
Ok directions to manually raise and close the vario roof is a bit long so i have attached the procedure in pdf file format for you.
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Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
Mercedes benz sl r230 vario roof sensors hi ive got a problem with my vario roof sticking part way through the opening sequence.
My slk 200 r171 vario roof now recently wont open.
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Next cylinders 4 5 unlock the tubular frame.
Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
However in the vario roof diagnostic aid document it says that if this sensor is not recognised sensor open then it will get to the point.
Switches s69 2 3 confirm it s not locked.
July 27 2020.
And even no indication display at the dashboard once the knob is turned to open the roof.
I think ive isolated it to the sensor which tells the vario controller that the tubular frame is fully extended sensor 119.
As a result noises may occur in the front vario roof area when driving on rough roads.
Start the vehicle s engine and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop.
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I ve bought myself a very cheap old slk which is great fun and i love it.
What could be the problem.
I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997.
But every time i press the button to raise the roof i think this shouldn t be wor.
The hardtop does not operate if the car s battery voltage is too low.
Do not replace the complete front vario roof lock.
There could be a fault code stored for roof position.
Please reply and let me know why so i can help more better.
Next y5 energizes causing cylinder 3 to unlock the front vario roof locks.
Funnel opening of the support pos.
7920636 front vario roof locking pin support noises important.