Why do the latches stay open when the trunk is closed?
Why do the latches stay open when the trunk is closed?
I found that as the trunk was closed the latches would stay open because the trunk cylinders pulled the cables down preventing them from closing. In the meantime I unhooked the cables from the bottom of each cylinder and now I can manually lock the latches without them reopening since the cables.
Why is my convertible top stuck between up and down?
On a 2012 Limited convertible, top stuck between up and down. Error message says “convertible top not secured”. Switch is dead any suggestions. Cargo shield is up and locked. Check your manual and see how you can manually move it.
Why does my Mercedes SLK top not latch?
The trunk will not latch and after releasing the pressure on the pump and trying to manually operate the motion to put the top up, I cannot raise the trunk up enough to pull the top up. It feels like it is catching somewhere Followup from the Pelican Staff: Sounds like the roof switches are not in the correct state when stowed.
I found that as the trunk was closed the latches would stay open because the trunk cylinders pulled the cables down preventing them from closing. In the meantime I unhooked the cables from the bottom of each cylinder and now I can manually lock the latches without them reopening since the cables.
The trunk will not latch and after releasing the pressure on the pump and trying to manually operate the motion to put the top up, I cannot raise the trunk up enough to pull the top up. It feels like it is catching somewhere Followup from the Pelican Staff: Sounds like the roof switches are not in the correct state when stowed.
Why does my hardtop not work on my car?
The hardtop does not operate if the car’s battery voltage is too low. Wait 10 minutes before trying to operate the hardtop again. If you attempt to open or shut the hardtop five times in a row while the indicator light on the switch is flashing, the hardtop shuts town temporarily as a security measure.
What to do if your hood latch won’t move?
If the hood latch lever won’t move, try spraying the hood latch with rust penetrant to loosen the parts. The hood latch is usually the issue, so check that first, which is usually located at the front of the vehicle behind the hood. If the hood latch is rusted or rotted, try cleaning it with parts cleaner and a brush.
Where is the pressure relief valve on the SLK 230?
The hydraulic cylinder has a pressure relief valve (purple arrow). It’s accessible through a removable cover in the trunk’s right side panel (panel removed here for photographic clarity; see the trunk panel removal article for details).
