I replaced the five vario roof hydraulic rams and tried to shoot a video of the process at the same time.
Slk roof stuck open.
Remove the 12mm bolt from the reservoir.
Mercedes slk roof not closing.
Check your owners manual and then give the dealer a call.
On arrival i found the rear parcel shelf to be broken causing the roof to jam.
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Use a clean syringe to add fluid to the reservoir.
This video demonstrates how to manually close the vario roof on mercedes benz slk the vario roof of the r 171 cannot be closed automatically.
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It might be one or both of the cables which open the roof front cams being a bit slack.
Locate the convertible top motor in the trunk.
In most mercedes benz cars including sl slk clk class it is located in the trunk left or right side.
You will need to remove the trunk lining to see the reservoir.
Try giving the roof a quick tap either side by the front edge from inside the car with your hand if it happens again if it opens its a fair chance that is the cause.
I am not that familiar with the slk but my sl requires a synchronization procedure before the top will go down.
Customer called me with roof stuck open other specialist she called quoted 800 pounds without looking at the car telling her it would require a new pump and they would need the car for a week.