If I'm not here next week, you'll know why... 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Sport. The alternative – Eco mode – makes for recalcitrant downshifts and tepid acceleration off the line – a recurring complaint I have in Mercedes vehicles. Mercedes engineers tuned the engine to deliver strong performance at low speeds. Events, Gigs & Nightlife. Christmas Decorations. After testing the SLK for a week, I fell in love with it — again. Any more information that may be useful, please let me know. Driving & Automotive. If I release the button, get out of the car, firmly bump the hardtop near the glass on the passenger side, then press the button again, the lid retracts okay. Slk 230 roof problems. Computers & Telecoms. Well, if it's anything like my 2000 SLK230, it probably just needs to be pushed up from the inside because the release latch is sticking. It closes every time without a problem! 05-26-2013 09:11 AM. Vario roof not opening.
The roof won't open and the roof switch flashes when you press it. Both figures compare to the Z4, but that illustrates a drawback of folding hardtops. Mercedes slk roof won't open office. Been to the Vario page and encyclopedia. I had to be melted out of the cockpit with naked flames afterwards, but it was worth it. Rear glass adhesive has become unbonded or separated. Expect them to bookend the SLK350's price, with fewer standard features in the SLK250 and more in the SLK55. They are so simple to use that you don't have to take your eyes off the road to make adjustments.
But where were the Spanish, the Portuguese, the Italians, the French of the south? Campervans & Motorhomes. It's best to leave the SLK in Sport mode, mash the pedal and let the gearbox do its thing. February will also mark the debut of a V-8 SLK55 AMG, which comes only with the automatic. There's a red button shaped like the roof of the car planted on the console. Vario roof not opening. Weather seals have shrunk and can see daylight through. If you push the switch (as if to put the roof up), the windows close again and then you hear the hydraulic pump start to work for a few seconds as if it's trying to close the roof (it's already closed).
Scientific & Research. Does one go to pin 52? 05-18-2007 04:20 PM. Cheak that its got oil in the hydrolic pump in the boot? I'm not really sure where to start. The SLK's braking system is one of the most advanced on the road. Rotary controls operate the air conditioner. The relative indifference of the Danes and the Norwegians you can understand. Mercedes sl roof not working. Performance, handling. Wiring loom damage, split wires or connections.
Skills & Language Swap. Mercedes calls the system Brake Assist. Hospitality & Catering. Weather seals are dry and perished.
Probably a simple explanation but as we haven't had the car long we're not used to all the idiosyncrasies. Mercedes says inspiration for the forward, upright grille comes from the 1955-63 190SL, much like the SLS' relation to the gull-winged 300 SL. Sports Teams & Partners. Cabin materials have improved, with genuine aluminum trim, hefty controls and more consistent paneling than last year's SLK.
Let us know if you have any other questions or if we can assist with any future part needs. It was only a matter of time, then, before Vauxhall wired up the roof of their Tigra, a low-cost two-seater which saw some handy sales action when it was first produced in 1994 and which has been spruced-up and wheeled out again. 5 seconds – quicker than all but the newest version of Audi's coupe, the TT RS. Motorized flap cover not working. Our test car had the latter; it's a more robust system that couples with Mercedes' intuitive Comand knob-based control system. Sport, Fitness & Leisure. Tradesmen & Construction. Roof won't open...where to start. Posts: 837. generally if a top won't open it will be the 2 micro-switches where the top latches. Purists won't believe you drive a sports car at all. If you get it open, lubricate the seals with 303 Aerospace Protectant. I left it in with a local garage a fortnight ago and they put it on the computer saying it needs a new window motor. I'll let you know how I get on. Despite having, perhaps, the fourth worst climate in Europe, Britain is the second largest market for cars that make your hair flap.
The interior of the SLK is roomy and comfortable. Automatic front catch or latch won't close and lock front of roof. Property & Maintenance. Mercedes says the SLK350 hits 60 mph in 5.
Try using less or more general keywords. Though our test car was built well, it did have one annoying flaw: The clutch pedal had to be pressed all the way down hard or else the car wouldn't start. The sound of the trunk motor mechanics don't change, despite the lack of unlatching. A diagnostics check might show any circuit issues. Driving enthusiasts will still lean toward a BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster, which outperform the SLK at the extremes, but the gap is closing. I'm glad Mercedes listened to its customers because the stick shift makes the SLK even more fun to drive.
The clutch pedal is light and smooth, so you never get tired of shifting, even during rush hour. When the roof switch is operated it flashes red but nothing else happens. Rear power windows not working. Even under the encouraging changes set in motion by global warming, inconsistency continues to dog the weather and, certainly in Manchester, the days are rare when a shower isn't, at the very least, imminent. Automatic front catch or latch is stuck and won't release. Phones, Mobile Phones & Telecoms. The only thing you can't do is open the roof. Standard features on the SLK350 include power-adjustable leather seats, the automatic transmission, a power-folding hardtop, Bluetooth phone connectivity and audio streaming, and a CD stereo with USB/iPod connectivity. One wish list item: It would be nice if the SLK came with automatic headlights. It's an overhead cam motor with 16 valves. Car guides & advice. Hello, We've recently purchased a '57 plate SLK200, had it for a few weeks with no problems however this week my wife couldn't get the roof to open/go down and reported that the red light on the Central Locking button in the centre console was flashing. There's a switch on the pedal that prevents the car from being started while it is in gear.
Its chief aggravation – accelerator lag – is endemic to Mercedes overall, and it hasn't stymied the brand's sales uptick so far. Hydroelectric unit is loud in operation. Take a look at the link below, hopefully it helps you out a bit. I turned the heater up to guard against frostbite and iceburn. Since the Mercedes-Benz SLK made its debut, its styling has been writing checks the rest of the car couldn't cash.
It's a wonderful car, a joy to drive and styled so well that it will still look classy years from now. And, at this time of the year, when winter's bitter chill grips the nation's steering wheels and daylight occurs after 2pm and only for 10 minutes, a car with a roof tends to seem appealingly practical, and the thicker the better. Join Date: Jun 2007. When Mercedes-Benz introduced the SLK a few years ago, many people were wondering when this neat little roadster would get a manual transmission. I would appreciate any advice or help. I have had all the latch apart, micro switch seems to be working. Rideshare & Car Pooling. The SLK250 has 17-inch alloy wheels, while the SLK350 has 18s.
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