And even no indication display at the dashboard once the knob is turned to open the roof.
Summer vario roof opening.
Switches s69 2 3 confirm it s not locked.
Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again.
I ve bought myself a very cheap old slk which is great fun and i love it.
Do not replace the complete front vario roof lock.
July 27 2020.
Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
My slk 200 r171 vario roof now recently wont open.
As a result noises may occur in the front vario roof area when driving on rough roads.
What could be the problem.
Next y5 energizes causing cylinder 3 to unlock the front vario roof locks.
Pump builds pressure y1 energizes then y3 and y4 energize forcing roof forward to ease tension on locks.
Opening sequence of roof vario roof activated.
Just because it s sunny doesn t mean it s warm however the slk has plenty of clever solutions to keep you comfortable.
But every time i press the button to raise the roof i think this shouldn t be wor.
There could be a fault code stored for roof position.
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Mercedes benz sl r230 vario roof sensors hi ive got a problem with my vario roof sticking part way through the opening sequence.
Ok directions to manually raise and close the vario roof is a bit long so i have attached the procedure in pdf file format for you.
I also do online diagnostics at www.
Followup from the pelican staff.
1 can be too large for the locking pin pos.
I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997.
The hardtop does not operate if the car s battery voltage is too low.
Funnel opening of the support pos.
However in the vario roof diagnostic aid document it says that if this sensor is not recognised sensor open then it will get to the point.
I think ive isolated it to the sensor which tells the vario controller that the tubular frame is fully extended sensor 119.
Next cylinders 4 5 unlock the tubular frame.
The vario roof brings the sun closer than ever a unique feature in the mercedes benz slk is the electro hydraulic vario roof which turns the slk from a hard top coupé to an open top roadster in a matter of seconds.