I also do online diagnostics at www.
Summer vario roof opening.
There could be a fault code stored for roof position.
Opening sequence of roof vario roof activated.
As a result noises may occur in the front vario roof area when driving on rough roads.
The hardtop does not operate if the car s battery voltage is too low.
Next cylinders 4 5 unlock the tubular frame.
My slk 200 r171 vario roof now recently wont open.
Do not replace the complete front vario roof lock.
Just because it s sunny doesn t mean it s warm however the slk has plenty of clever solutions to keep you comfortable.
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Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
Please reply and let me know why so i can help more better.
7920636 front vario roof locking pin support noises important.
Pump builds pressure y1 energizes then y3 and y4 energize forcing roof forward to ease tension on locks.
Followup from the pelican staff.
Start the vehicle s engine and let the car run while you open or close the hardtop.
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.
And even no indication display at the dashboard once the knob is turned to open the roof.
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.
Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
I ve bought myself a very cheap old slk which is great fun and i love it.
Switches s69 2 3 confirm it s not locked.
The vario roof brings the sun closer than ever a unique feature in the mercedes benz slk is the electro hydraulic vario roof which turns the slk from a hard top coupé to an open top roadster in a matter of seconds.
I think ive isolated it to the sensor which tells the vario controller that the tubular frame is fully extended sensor 119.
1 can be too large for the locking pin pos.
But every time i press the button to raise the roof i think this shouldn t be wor.
What could be the problem.
Funnel opening of the support pos.