2003 SL500 R230 Manual Vario Roof Operation

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  • Опубліковано 1 лют 2025

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  • @mftwohill51
    @mftwohill51 10 місяців тому +11

    Always good to know how to manually operate the roof, in case of that unexpected emergency. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and experience.

  • @mrtonyredding
    @mrtonyredding Рік тому +10

    Thanks to your video I can now enjoy my SL with the Top Down😎👍🏼

  • @deangeloyoung4828
    @deangeloyoung4828 11 місяців тому +7

    Great video ! You should do more on the SL 500

  • @Mlive722
    @Mlive722 Рік тому +6

    Opened and closed . Both in less than 10 amazing video. Will be doing this

  • @StevenHubbard-o4f
    @StevenHubbard-o4f Рік тому +2

    Fantastic help. Others said it was a really complicated process. I would add that the joint at the back of the roof needs to be pulled down for the latch mechanism at the front of the roof inside to be turned. I was struggling but after pulling the roof down, or pushing down just above the rear window the mechanism turned easily. The allen wrench is a 5mm and if you are lucky enough to have the original tool bag that came with the car, it's in there. Thank you so much.

    • @4benzes
      @4benzes 7 місяців тому

      Though I released the torx up front the roof still isn’t releasing?? Any advice

  • @gerrybond9273
    @gerrybond9273 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful. I managed to avoid a pricey trip to my local indie after my roof got stuck halfway up!

    • @mikeb1039
      @mikeb1039 Рік тому

      and mine is currently stuck almost closed on the LAST DAY I'll probably use it this year! Oh well, happy to find some help!!

    • @Amg641
      @Amg641 2 місяці тому

      Hi gerry can you please tell me how you did it?

  • @joselynleonhart
    @joselynleonhart 9 днів тому

    I have the identical car! This is super helpful as I have had nearly every issue imaginable with the top. Currently my roof is stuck open and in the truck. I've left it open all summer to avoid closing issues, but created a new one. I have a leak in my hydraulic fluid somewhere in the truck area, and now I cannot budge the roof enough to access them pump. Any advice is really appreciated!

  • @StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc
    @StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc 5 місяців тому +1

    I have a 2003 sl500. Just changed the decomposed o-ring in the locking cylinder. It's now together, fluid is full and NOTHING!!! I guess one of the sensors is stopping the operation of the top. It says "In Operation" when I try to operate the top. I'm going to do this to lower the top and then see if it works. Thanks for the video.

    • @Amg641
      @Amg641 2 місяці тому

      Did this work for you?

  • @glebb215
    @glebb215 Місяць тому

    Thanks great video

  • @1995RangeRover
    @1995RangeRover 14 днів тому

    Thanks for sharing!!

  • @ulrichmusic
    @ulrichmusic 10 місяців тому +1

    Very, very helpful. Thanks so much!

  • @stephonromero1387
    @stephonromero1387 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video ❤🎉

  • @trevon365
    @trevon365 Рік тому +6

    It seems complicated …but easy at the same time

  • @colemanpeay5027
    @colemanpeay5027 6 місяців тому +2

    I see you remove the trunk flap gear. Do you disconnect any wire or just removing the gear will stop a signal to computer so warning lights will not come on.

  • @4benzes
    @4benzes 7 місяців тому +3

    Does the plastic piece under the flaps have to be removed to complete the process?

  • @SuccessMediaSolutions
    @SuccessMediaSolutions 4 місяці тому

    Great, video. I have a newer SL550 and wondering if this method works as well

  • @Acompony
    @Acompony 10 місяців тому +7

    Give this comment a like if your a technician and here for HELP

    • @chrisseed6915
      @chrisseed6915 6 місяців тому

      Yup, im ashamed to say but im stuck and im watching this for help 😅

    • @Ty-sn5hd
      @Ty-sn5hd 2 місяці тому

      Hello, I’m having the same problem with my SL500 but I’m unable to get the flap down. What state are you in?

  • @TheCount03
    @TheCount03 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video! Save the day!

  • @pushcsf
    @pushcsf 7 місяців тому

    You’re the shit bro…We Love You!!!

  • @CrawfordMaclellan
    @CrawfordMaclellan 26 днів тому

    When I try 1st stage the trunks does not lift out of tailgate. Seems to me locked in place

  • @carloscastillom.866
    @carloscastillom.866 7 місяців тому

    Gracias por el video, me va a servir cuando cambie mi SLK por un SL500

  • @mrkillswitch7070
    @mrkillswitch7070 Місяць тому

    For me, everything won’t go inside trunk, nothing binding, no bent hinges, feels like hydraulic pressure but bleeder is open 😅

  • @williamfael8214
    @williamfael8214 Рік тому

    I am unable to lift the deck lid carrier after releasing the locking bolts. There seems to be something holding it as it lifts a bit but won't swing up like in the video. My car is a 2007 sl 550

    • @gligman445
      @gligman445 7 місяців тому

      did you ever figure it out?

    • @williamfael8214
      @williamfael8214 7 місяців тому

      No, I have not. I would appreciate any advice!

    • @gligman445
      @gligman445 7 місяців тому

      @@williamfael8214 it took about an hour of brute force and wiggling but I finally got it up. I don’t think there is any trick, it was just really stubborn to move.

  • @SETOTUNED
    @SETOTUNED 21 день тому

    Bro my drop top is stuck in the middle position please help

  • @ahmadfosterrutledge
    @ahmadfosterrutledge Рік тому +1

    What size Wrench or socket to use?

  • @jasonbenyon4163
    @jasonbenyon4163 Рік тому

    Amazing thank you 🙏

  • @mikerob494
    @mikerob494 Рік тому

    My roof doesn’t “fall into place.” It gets stuck about 10 inches above its resting place inside the trunk. What am I doing wrong?

    • @protonspring5244
      @protonspring5244  Рік тому +2

      Make sure you released the pressure in the pump. Other than that, it must be hitting something. Make sure to press the front of the roof down first. Does that work?

    • @alrossi1641
      @alrossi1641 Рік тому

      Fluid is full?

    • @RaduJon
      @RaduJon Рік тому

      Mine gets a 2 inch gap on the right side when the trunk closes or opens. The vario roof works as it should, but on the final step it leaves a 2 inch gap only on the right side.
      I looked inside to see if something dropped in and makes it stuck that way from closing all the way but haven’t found anything.
      This causes the trunk to not open going up or close at all the normal way ( as if you’re getting a bag or groceries out of your trunk) , and the windows leave a half inch open gap as well, which would be bad during rain. I can hear the highway noise through the window crack.
      That 2 inch gap is at the sharp corner of the trunk near the passenger door. It’s almost as if you could push it down if you forced it , but so far unsuccessful

  • @JesseHollandMMA
    @JesseHollandMMA 3 місяці тому

    I have this fear of attempting to open/close it manually and getting stuck halfway through

  • @barrymcvea4767
    @barrymcvea4767 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @moniquejohnson6600
    @moniquejohnson6600 7 місяців тому +2

    I'm going to assume that with over 19,000 views there's a lot of people experiencing issues with these tops...I'm definitely running into issues also. Mercedes needs to.do better!

    • @StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc
      @StillAProudAmerican-ll2yc 5 місяців тому

      Monique, true but... These cars are 20+ years old and rubber o-rings and seals do dry out or rot. Especially under these kinds of pressures, over 3,000 PSI.

  • @chuckm482
    @chuckm482 10 місяців тому

    Thank you. At least before I attempt to repair the top, I can use it with the top down.

  • @Tcamp95818
    @Tcamp95818 8 місяців тому +1

    You have to really know its sunny and really want top down.

  • @mikeb1039
    @mikeb1039 Рік тому

    You da man

  • @Amg641
    @Amg641 Рік тому

    Hi is this the same for the R230 SL55?