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Report: Hard/Soft Tops May Develop Problems Due to Age

Mercedes-Benz SL500 Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Average Mileage: 116,375 mi (22,000 mi - 201,000 mi)

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As vehicles age, various problems may develop with the hard and soft tops. If problems are encountered, it would be recommended to have a technician familiar with these tops perform the diagnoses.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 201,000 mi

    I have replaced my soft top three times so far. Bad design on the gear. It wears at the same place everytime.

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  • Report #2
    glovercpa, 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 98,000 mi
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    top and windows do not operate. top light button flashes but nothing happens. car was stored, battery dead

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  • Report #3
    Gusfazekas, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 107,000 mi
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    I have had leaking hydraulic cylinders and cracked vinyl windows. Had to rebuild the cylinders and remove top and have new windows inserted. All DIY

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 150,000 mi

    top and windows do not operate. top light button flashes but nothing happens.

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  • Report #5
    georgeporge, 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 107,000 mi
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    my hard top soft top light an chimes stay on all the time with the hard on with the soft on ok light an chimes go out that ok.i have not fixed it i want answer george. georgedickson18@yahoo.com

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 110,000 mi

    Soft Top stopped in mid-cycle (while trying to put up) now the top is out but wont latch down, and windows won't roll up (which I wouldnt figure they would since it's in the middle of a cycle)

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 22,000 mi
  • Report #8
    sl500, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500, 136,000 mi
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    hyd oil leaking on drivers side dripping down sunvisor arm-not fixed-

    to fix replace hyraulic cylinder located in upper windshield frame that locks the tops down

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