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  1. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    I had similar a few years ago, took out cleaned and okay...I then changed all the fuses as a preventative maintenance measure...
  2. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    R129 Roof system layout showing micro switch positions attached. 4. Any issues check micro switch positions. 5. Check micro switch inputs with multi meter (to establish signal from RCM). My local MB indy checked mine so will let others answer that...
  3. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    You have a P38:shock: true money pit GOLD star award:p, I bet you are familiar with your local Alicante LandRover specialist... See ^^^^ post you wil get sorted on the R129, it just can be labour intensive and you may end up needing to swap some bits over to determine cause... PS. if you...
  4. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    My car is an early R129 1992...I Had some fun and games last summer, hard top came off fine, my soft top roof opened fine, on closing it was sticking, I was pretty sure it was NOT a roof module issue...early SL R129 roof issues can be a nightmare to diagnose, as already stated pre digital...
  5. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    Unfortunately as already stated you could have 'fried' the module, they are sensitive to power spikes...I would still double check the fuses and relays...and manually cycle the roof a few times, worth checking micro switch positions as well. The only real roof module test check is to get the...
  6. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    +1 jump starting can fry the R/module...
  7. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    There can be many, many causes of R129 roof operation issues...please try the above areas first.
  8. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    The R129 rood system is really sensitive to battery charge, is the battery fully charged? are you operating the button with the car running? it could also be the roof fuse (look in hand book), not sure which one but its in the boot rhs fuse box?, might be worth removing, cleaning, then putting...
  9. DSB SL AMG

    more r129 roof problems

    Sounds like a classic you have not activated the foot handbrake...the hardtop operation will not work unless handbrake in ON. (I know because I have done it a few times after winter storage:o) Try this first...

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