W124 Cabrio Top Problem
 

Hopefully this is a simple fix.
About 2 weeks ago I pulled my car out of hibernation. Put the top down to take it to my cousins for the big conversion. Got there put the top up.
Since then the top will not come down.
It seems that the latch that hold the top in place closest to the trunk will not disengage. The usual routine of the windows going down happen, so I'm assuming the switch works, it's just the rear portion of the top is not doing its thing.
Any ideas?

one of the limit switches is shutting down the soft top operation.there will be a fault code.the switch on the window in the drivers door has been known to go out of adjustment but it could be one of many.try pushing switch until it starts flashing then do the next section of operation manually then go back to switch and push again.

Thanks for the reply David. Just to clarify, the switch is actually in the drivers door? Do you have a rough location.
Thanks,
Joe

Just checked for codes and this is what I got
3 - Normal operating time exceeded
9 - Soft top fabric bow "down", limit switch
16 - Roll bar "extended, limit switch
Any ideas where these items are and code 3 has me puzzled.
Regards,
Joe

It sounds to me like a terribly expensive, and perhaps impossible, problem to fix. :grim:

As an act of kindness, and as a show of goodwill, I offer to buy it from you for the sum of, oh let's say $500.00.

I know it is a sacrifice on my part, but my 300CE needs its cousin to join her in the stable. :D