Since then mercedes benz engineers have constantly refined the vario roof even further and maintained the slk s pioneering role in this technology.
Mercedes vario roof repair.
Most of the time the vario roof operation work ok openig and closing but.
Locate and repair the switches of your convertible top with this tech article.
This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider.
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The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job.
5 pentosin chf 11s is fully compatible with the r230 s vario roof hydraulic system and it can be mixed with the original a 000 989 91 03 10 fluid.
I attempted to put the roof down and followed the instructions in the owners manual.
I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997.
Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
Vario roof repair s117 switch hi all this problem started for me last week.
The two symptoms of the s117 switch not closing are that when you lift the roof out of the boot trunk with the red switch it lifts and the motor keeps running and when you attempt to close the roof the trunk lid opens the roof lifts up then stops and the motor keeps running.
By the way mercedes fluid 0009899103 is identical to febi 02615 outside of febi not having a dye in it and febi 02615 is widely available online.
The mercedes benz is one of the leading manufacturers producing the biggest range of cabriolet vehicles over the years that have been brought to the convertible market and nothing quite like the star badge excludes power beauty and elegance.
Ever since the launch of the first slk in 1996 this has been ensured by a vario roof which converts the roadster into a coupé with a fixed roof at the touch of a button and in just a few seconds.
Vario roof r171troubleshootingtree noise leaktightness fit and function analyses as well as important repairs including related damage codes ssl and chassis numbers vin.
I inherited a 99 slk230 kompressor from my late father and i dont know jack about mercedes.
I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.