Replace the convertible top relay if necessary pn 0025421319.
Slk hydraulic roof pump.
Five hydraulic cylinders nine limit switches a control switch four window motors a pump two solenoids a relay cables pulleys and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly.
It s also one of the car s most problematic systems.
It will be very helpful for me to get the configuration.
Swap it with a known working relay that is identical.
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Hydraulic fluid for roof pump.
96 04 mercedes slk 230 320 convertible top hydraulic cylinder repair kit r170.
The hydraulic roof actuating cyliders 3 and the hydraulic cylinder for lock actuation 4 are located in the retractable top.
You can also bridge the top relay for a couple of seconds to see if the hydraulic pump start to run.
The hydraulic roof actuating cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid.
Next check the micro switch where the divider locks.
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Always confirm you are using the pr.
I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.
It is best practice to seasonally check the fluid levels of the mercedes slk hardtop hydraulic pump for proper operation.
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I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
Klaus takes you step by step through the process of removing the mercedes r170 slk hydraulic pump unit and replacing it with a rebuilt and upgraded part from.
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Hi i own slk 230 year 1999 we have problem with the roof top system.
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The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.
You can see the leak on the plastic panel in the slk s trunk.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
Discussion starter 1 jul 24 2008.
The slk s electro hydraulic vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature.
97 04 mercedes r170 slk320 slk230 convertible top roof hydraulic pump motor oem fits.
96 04 mercedes hydraulic pump refill kit slk 230 320 hardtop convertible r170.
Do you have the picture of these hydraulic lines configuration.