SLK Roof will not operate

[miss kitty]

Hi Everyone

My roof will just not go down. I have done what previous threads advised, putting windows down then up and holding for 10 seconds etc. I did this several times using the window switches and the rrof switch. When i put the windows down with the window switch, they would go back up with the roof switch, however, when they are up, the roof switch will not move them back down. I have done it all so many times, could I be doing something wrong?
Many thanks

 

[television]

Hello miss kitty,,best if the car is plugged into STAR do you know an indie in your area

 

[Uncle Benz]

From what you are describing, I expect the switch flashes when you are trying to open the roof. The 2 most likely culprits are the micro switch operated by the boot roller blind (on the drivers side), or the micro switch in the boot lock. I would check these first, as a continuity check of each switch is fairly easy.

 

[miss kitty]

Hi,

i have had problems with the boot recently. it takes quite a few slams to lock, could this be connected?
Thank you for your help

 

[television]

Have you had any problems with lights coming on,indicators flashing etc

 

[miss kitty]

no nothing like that, this happened with the roof about 2 weeks ago, then it was ok, now all of a sudden playing up again

 

[television]

Try and disconnect the battery for 10 mins to see it it will re set, gut you will have to memorize the windows and roll bar again

 

[mercmadjim]

Hi,

i have had problems with the boot recently. it takes quite a few slams to lock, could this be connected?
Thank you for your help

Hello Miss Kitty..Thats your problem..the boot, I had the exact same trouble with my SLK...the boot opening button (the bit you put your key in) needs lubricating, for a temporary solution open the boot and look at the inside of the boot lid...there is a black bar that runs from the lock to the boot catch, you can turn this easily by hand, and turn it back to the stop, now the boot will close as normal without slamming and you will find the roof will work.

As for the lock, it comes out easily, pop the back off and spray with silicone...job done.
Hope it works!!

 

[television]

Hello Miss Kitty..Thats your problem..the boot, I had the exact same trouble with my SLK...the boot opening button (the bit you put your key in) needs lubricating, for a temporary solution open the boot and look at the inside of the boot lid...there is a black bar that runs from the lock to the boot catch, you can turn this easily by hand, and turn it back to the stop, now the boot will close as normal without slamming and you will find the roof will work.

As for the lock, it comes out easily, pop the back off and spray with silicone...job done.
Hope it works!!

Thanks mercmadjim,,sometimes the owning one does help

 

[mercmadjim]

Its a pleasure to help Malcolm, as uncle Benz said, there is a micro switch on the boot lock, and because the arm does not return fully it thinks the boot is open and stops the roof from working...hope that makes sense!!

 

[television]

Its a pleasure to help Malcolm, as uncle Benz said, there is a micro switch on the boot lock, and because the arm does not return fully it thinks the boot is open and stops the roof from working...hope that makes sense!!

Indeed it does, I always think of the worst

 

[brabusbill]

Roof Fix

The boot switch mechanism was my problem too, a bit of WD40 and all was working again!! Wonder what a Merc garage would have charged?? Thank God for this website and its' experts!!

 

[Kiwigirl]

Need help please. I reconditioned my roof hydraulic cylinder yesterday because the roof was dead. I had to open it manually to remove the headlinning to get to the part I wanted. Once I'd put everything back together I folded boot down manually but it seems the latches or hinges on each side of the trunk wont lock in now which means my roof wont work anyway. I need to know how to reset this fault as in the owners manual under working the roof manually it says once you do it the trunk will no longer lock and to see a MB dealer but someone must be clever here. Help wanted urgent because I want to see if my hydraulic recondition worked. Thanks in advance.

 

[television]

Need help please. I reconditioned my roof hydraulic cylinder yesterday because the roof was dead. I had to open it manually to remove the headlinning to get to the part I wanted. Once I'd put everything back together I folded boot down manually but it seems the latches or hinges on each side of the trunk wont lock in now which means my roof wont work anyway. I need to know how to reset this fault as in the owners manual under working the roof manually it says once you do it the trunk will no longer lock and to see a MB dealer but someone must be clever here. Help wanted urgent because I want to see if my hydraulic recondition worked. Thanks in advance.

Your other post is answered

 

[merc 1]

From what you are describing, I expect the switch flashes when you are trying to open the roof. The 2 most likely culprits are the micro switch operated by the boot roller blind (on the drivers side), or the micro switch in the boot lock. I would check these first, as a continuity check of each switch is fairly easy.

thanks a lot mate mine was the boot roller sensor. may god bless you and your family