Well, I decided to purchase a used 99 SLK230 Sport. This car just came into our dealership as a trade-in, checked the vehicle warranty history, no real problems ever noted, just minor cosmetic things. Well, the dealership had the top down today when I looked at it, the sales personnel had stated that the top has been going up and down without any problems. SO I signed up for the car, did all the paper work, got the keys, went outside, began to raise the top.

Turn the key to the number 2 position
set the parking brake
push the top button forward

Trunk opens up to the fully open position
Nothing else happens, pump is running, lighted switch is fully on.

Tried to reverse the procedure, and nothing happens.
Now the trunk is stuck in the open position, and the top will not go up or down.

Well, the car is still at the dealership, had to drive my old car home.
Any suggestions?

Ted