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1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Question: SOFT TOP

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FrankJansz, Gasoline, Jasper, FL, October 05, 2009, 22:02

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Dear Friend,
'My Soft Top on The Merc/500SL works Manually, and it Does not Operate Elictrical ( is it A Electrical Fault or is it a Hydraulic Fault, or What do I look for, and How can I make it work, and what is The Approximate Cost to get it Working.
Kind Regards
Frank ( Smokey) Jansz
Downunder Melbourne
VICTORIA
AUSTRALIA
e.m: fsj@iprimus.com.au

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• Answer #1

  Bret Bodas October 06, 2009, 10:26
  

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  Hi Frank,
  This system is very complex. If you want to look at it yourself, I would get the factory service manual, or go to bentleypublishers.com.
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  answerman123 February 09, 2010, 12:37
  

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  little complicated ...typically its the module that is in the compartment behind pass. seat. open the compartment and remove plastic interior . youll see a silver box which has relays for multiple syncing of windows and storage area. and locking down top. dealers want $1800.00 for unit. i found a guy who rebuilt for $800.00.easy slide installation have fixed many other issues call 810 4880370
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• Answer #3

  Visitor, July 27, 2010, 14:48

  can you let me know how you lower it manually step by step and what year is your car?
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  JParsons August 26, 2010, 22:19
  

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  In addition to the above comments you should check the hydraulic fluid level in the pump. It is located in the trunk- remove the spare tire, then remove the black plastic cover- you should see it there.
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