They had to replace the hydraulic pump and relay of the retractable roof mechanism to solve the issue i d suggest you to begin changing only the relay first because it s the cheapest part.
R170 slk roof problems.
The workaround i found is work the switch until the trunk opens.
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These are the two cables which are associated with the central cylinder which releases the roof rail catches in the front middle of the folding roof panel and which i believe break the over centre locks which allow the roof to fold.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
Along with the hydraulic system there is plenty of electronics to manage the roof on the r170.
Hi all can anyone send me the correct procedure for adjusting the two bowden type cables in the folding roof of a 2003 r170 slk.
Slk 230 r170 1998 2004 rear engine transmission mount replacement.
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I remember a british tv show about restoring classic cars wheeler dealers.
Slk 230 r170 1998 2004 head light and turn signal light replacement.
Mercedes benz slk r170 99 roof issues revisited about 3 years ago i posted about erratic roof behavior.
No one had an answer but now that there are more owners experience its time to try again symptoms on chilly mornings 60 70 degrees roof will sometimes not open.
I had trouble with my slk roof first thing the boot switch open the boot and raise it up now look where you push in the button to open the boot you will notice on the inside of the boot that when you press the button there is a bar that goes from the button down to the lock grip the bar and twist it it will make more sense when you open the boot promise now close the boot and the interior light will go out now the roof should work ok.
In one episode they fixed and mercedes slk r170 with the same sympton.