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I bought a 2001. It seems the soft top was not working with the switch. I decided to manually bring the top down and manually raise it. It has worked a few times but this time the top seems to be stuck in the compartment. When I pull on it, something seems to be holding it down as it only raises about 6 inches. I am just needing it to be released so I can re-rise it until I can get the module replaced. Any ideas? Thanks! -George

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  • Anonymous May 01, 2011

    Oh sorry, I forgot the 320 part. It is a Mercedes CLK 320 Cabriolet. In reference to the soft top, it is a convertible. There seems to be a malfunction with the automatic raise and lowering system so I just lowered the top manually as per the instruction manual. I am currently unable to pull the top back out of the compartment. When I pull on the handle, it raises only slightly as if stuck. I am just needing to find out how to release whatever is holding it down so I can manually raise it back and secure it in place to close the top.

  • Anonymous May 01, 2011

    ok, thanks. I checked the fluid and it is ok. Replaced a relay on the motor. Im thinking its the control module now. Until I can buy the module, I am still stuck with the top down and cannot pull it out of the compartment manually. Any idea of how I can get it to release in order to just get the top manually back up?

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Hi, you question is not clear enough to get an answer. You said you bought a 2001 what? What is the soft top you are also talking about? Please rephrase your question again.

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  • Anonymous May 01, 2011

    Hi, check to see if the convertible top fluid level is depleted,you may just have to add fluid,also check the fuse to see if that is blown...



    If the top worked perfectly and abruptly stopped and you can not hear the motor/pump whirring when you activate the switch, you could have an electrical problem (fuse, if you are lucky).



    It may be the hydraulics...

    An electric motor generates hydraulic pressure to activate 4 hydraullic rams to move the roof up and down.

    On mine, I could hear the motor/pump running and the roof would start to move then it would stop. If I kept trying, it would eventually go down but the situation worsened. My mechanic found the roof's hydraulic fluid had leaked. He filled it up and it worked fine

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  • Anonymous May 01, 2011

    You will definitely need to consult the repair manual to learn how to do it...

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