In particular the electric motors can seize and they re pricey to sort out.
Mercedes slk electric roof problems.
Klaus from top hydraulics inc goes over some common issues and easy fixes for a malfunctioning or non responsive convertible top system on a mercedes r170 s.
Mercedes benz slk 320 roof doesn t open depending on the year.
The roof mechanism is one of the most reliable around although problems can arise if the roof is left up all the time.
Owning a convertible mercedes benz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working.
It s the switches in the front of the roof and the passenger side a pillar 69 sw1 69 sw2 and 69 sw3.
Mercedes benz 230 slk roof hydraulics v1 on vimeo join.
If you own a hard top mercedes convertible such as the sl class and slk class or a soft top convertible such as the clk e class and are having issues with the convertible top this article may help you.
In this video you can see the most common fault with see with the mercedes third generation slk when water builds up in the roof arms after a period of rain.
It s the switches in the front of the roof and the passenger side a pillar 69 sw1 69 sw2 and 69 sw3.