Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-16-2001, 12:09 PM
edbardzik
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Is there something I am missing?

Did a routine battery replacement on 1192 500SL a week ago. Went to operate the top yesterday, and nothing happens. The rollbar won't even go down, though I can hear the motor.

Is this a coincidence, or could I accidentally have screwed up the top mechanism?

Thanks in advance. The weather is nice and it is no time to have to keep the top up!

Ed

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-16-2001, 12:29 PM
G-Benz's Avatar
Razorback Soccer Dad
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Dallas/Fort-Worth
Posts: 5,711
Sounds like the new battery is the problem...maybe a dead cell or something. The top mechanism requires a considerable amount of current to operate. You may have to bench test the battery. Also make sure you operate the top with the engine running, not just the ignition key turned on.
__________________
2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-16-2001, 08:52 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Suwanee, GA, USA
Posts: 4,712
You may also have a hydraulic leak. If you can hear the motor running and the light isn't on, you should check the fluid level.

SOFT TOP FLUID, YES! ONLY IN A MERCEDES.

It is located under the spare tire under the black plastic.
__________________
Benzmac:
Donnie Drummonds
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 11 YRS
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-16-2001, 10:43 PM
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Beech Island, S.C.
Posts: 468
1992 500 SL top doesn't operate

I ran across a similar problem recently. Cure: clear trouble codes for convertible top and that fixed the problem.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-17-2001, 06:37 PM
MBenzNL's Avatar
MBenzNL
 
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: the Netherlands
Posts: 1,417
I had the same problem about a year ago just after the battery died and therefore I suspected the new battery but after all it was a broken solenoid in the hydraulic system...

greetingz,
__________________
1990 300SL-24
1993 C250D
with a minor 600+k kilometer
www.MBenzNL.com
(the Netherlands)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-18-2001, 07:20 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Sunny Florida
Posts: 199
Donnie,

<>

Also in the old GM converts, (68-72 Cutlass, Chevelle, etc). Only the system was sealed, and required bleeding after filling...many times I crawled around the trunk, before I repaired my leaking hydraulic cylinder!


__________________
1989 560SEL (172k)
1989 325IC (122K)
2004 Suzuki Volusia LE (3500 miles)
2005 Yamaha Road Star (20 K miles)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
W126 Lessons Learned on R&R Front and Rear Shocks stephenson Tech Help 7 12-22-2008 09:09 PM
"Maintenance Free" battery 99E300 steve hutson Diesel Discussion 11 12-20-2002 04:07 PM
Battery Venting Cloud Of Hot Acid TOM CONWAY Tech Help 2 11-03-2002 07:04 PM
Battery Storage Shaun McCarren Tech Help 25 04-28-2002 01:09 PM
Replaced the battery now what? Mr.W123 Diesel Discussion 15 01-13-2002 02:19 PM



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:30 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page