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[yelnats69]

Can the Icarsoft MB V2.0 check anything (Micro switches) on the Vario Roof, or is there anything on the market that can?

Stan Stockdale

 

[ajlsl600]

I believe it can giv you values . Tho as often, I can be wrong, it was 6 Yr ago but sure my xentry will point out faulty roof components. But you would need to have schematic identifying all components related to roof as most will I believe be referred to by a letter and number you then xreference that on schematic to see referenced component location, likely someMicro switch misbehaving and or wire fault due to flexing? If no info seen ur at old school multimeter testing.

 

[yelnats69]

I believe it can giv you values . Tho as often, I can be wrong, it was 6 Yr ago but sure my xentry will point out faulty roof components. But you would need to have schematic identifying all components related to roof as most will I believe be referred to by a letter and number you then xreference that on schematic to see referenced component location, likely someMicro switch misbehaving and or wire fault due to flexing? If no info seen ur at old school multimeter testing.

thanks for your reply, roof wont budge so trying to start somewhere.

Regards

Stan

 

[greg elmassian]

I have one, if you want me to check something in particular, let me know

 

[ajlsl600]

Where is Yr roof positioned at moment. Somewhere on here there is a write up on roof and components someone may link you or you search Yr car and vario roof I guessin it's not a ragtop?

 

[ajlsl600]

https://nsk.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/05/R171-Vario-roof-troubleshooting-tree.pdf

 

[ajlsl600]

Maybe something in. Here help. Or u search site to find specifics type in search box vario roof and Yr model. Something may come up

 

[Wighty]

Can the Icarsoft MB V2.0 check anything (Micro switches) on the Vario Roof, or is there anything on the market that can?

Stan Stockdale

I believe in one of the modules it can , because my earlier MB2 could . I had a recent CLk roof problem . The fault code was showing a failed microswitch on the rear Bow deck . I don‘t know enough to understand everything I see with voltages and switches to dig any deeper.
In the end after replacing the faulty microswitch I did one last check of some wiring and found a broken wire (to that same microswitch)

 

[ajlsl600]

I believe in one of the modules it can , because my earlier MB2 could . I had a recent CLk roof problem . The fault code was showing a failed microswitch on the rear Bow deck . I don‘t know enough to understand everything I see with voltages and switches to dig any deeper.
In the end after replacing the faulty microswitch I did one last check of some wiring and found a broken wire (to that same microswitch)

There u go. Evidence of a solution with relatively cheap diagnostics. Op. Go for it. Frankly no point(unless ur loaded) in not having decent diagnostics with any modern benz, and prob most other makes.

 

[yelnats69]

thanks for your reply, roof wont budge so trying to start somewhere.

Regards

Stan

Found out that boot started to power down & Up, and yes the top started to work again, at the moment its fine, but I m nervous in case it goes again, will keep posting if I find anything
Thanks for your input

 

[yelnats69]

Where is Yr roof positioned at moment. Somewhere on here there is a write up on roof and components someone may link you or you search Yr car and vario roof I guessin it's not a ragtop?

its not a ragtop, Found out that boot started to power down & Up, and yes the top started to work again, at the moment its fine, but I m nervous in case it goes again, will keep posting if I find anything
Thanks for your input

 

[yelnats69]

I believe in one of the modules it can , because my earlier MB2 could . I had a recent CLk roof problem . The fault code was showing a failed microswitch on the rear Bow deck . I don‘t know enough to understand everything I see with voltages and switches to dig any deeper.
In the end after replacing the faulty microswitch I did one last check of some wiring and found a broken wire (to that same microswitch)

Trying to find what model does, for future ref

 

[yelnats69]

There u go. Evidence of a solution with relatively cheap diagnostics. Op. Go for it. Frankly no point(unless ur loaded) in not having decent diagnostics with any modern benz, and prob most other makes.

Have one for my range rover, keep it plugged in, saved a fortune on dealer resets

 

[yelnats69]

I have one, if you want me to check something in particular, let me know

Just trying to find what the roof section comes under, at the moment cant find anything.

 

[yelnats69]

https://nsk.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2015/05/R171-Vario-roof-troubleshooting-tree.pdf

thanks, downloaded the file, lots of useful stuff

 

[Wighty]

thanks for your reply, roof wont budge so trying to start somewhere.

Regards

Stan

Isn’t it the case that the SL can get water leaking into the boot space from the seal below the rear window ?
If that’s the case has it affected the roof motor that sits in the boot space ?

 

[yelnats69]

Well my roof seal looks grim but boot is perfectly dry, top working at the moment. Still can't find roof modular on the icarsoft

 

[ajlsl600]

Checking for water in boot a good starting point.