1997 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz Sl Class - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Top needs to be up when top is down the Pistons extend with fluid showing it is low and if you fill at that time when you close it the Pistons will go back in and fluid will run out and possible cause of a leak

i take it its an automatic you will have to tow it over 30 mph for it to kick over but it should still open with the key manually in the boot

well it sounds like a fuel problem i would check my fuel pressure first now if a code came up find out what it means and address it and make sure you have fuel in the tank

Bring to auto parts store and have them check for any codes stored in the computer and go from there, There are far too many options to list here.

what do you mean need more info

fuseboxes normally are in one of 3 places..under the drivers dash.. in the glovebox.. or under the hood near the battery..dealer can say for sure..

box under the bonnet right hand side??? or was that the bmw?? my old timers is catching up with me sorry about this ,i will remember soon or was it behind the glovebox ??

check that the passenger seat is back rest is properly in the back position and "locked " in place

Couple of reasons. You may need to have the Radiator backflushed to remove sediment. You also have an Electric cooling fan which may be malfunctioning. They (fans) often have more than 1 speed and high speed may be broken so it can not keep up with extreme heat.Some fans use more than 1 relay to switch the fans and the second stage relay may be bad.Overall, the A/C coil is placed in front of the Radiator and depends on airflow to function. This makes the air available to the Radiator much hotter so the Radiator is having a hard time cooling the engine. The Electric radiator fans kick up the airflow to help both systems out.A dirty radiator, old antifreeze, etc. can affect performance.I hope my solution is helpful. Radiator shops can service most Brands.

sounds like it might be either damaged wires or loose connections. if not let me know and i'll give you a few more possibilities.

There is a little handle inside the grille on the left just off center about 3/4 way up. pull it out and move it sideways.

it's can do, but you must have a good knowledge to do it, i will guide you how to do it, first get right spark plugs for your particular car, it's very impotent to get right spark plugs, otherwise it will get damaged engine, first remove top cover of engine, then very carefully remove spark plug lids from spark plug, keep in mind don't pull spark plug lids form wire it will brake easily, you must pull lids from plastic holder which is in side the head cover, after remove lids have good look inside holes before remove spark plugs, if you can see any dirty or dust inside hole between plug and housing you must remove that otherwise wen you remove spark plugs it will fall inside the combustion chamber, use high presser air to blow it, then you need right spark plug box for remove spark plug after remove the spark plugs get one spark plug to spear parts shop, and ask right one for that model, wise salesmen know how to find the right one, don't use any duplicate cheep spark plugs, even new spark plugs check the spark gaps all are the same, if you see any one deferant than outhers need to be correct the gap using piller Gage mus be use 33 lip on your piller Gage to set gap, then first your spark plug fix in to the plug box spanner and lowly insert in to the plug hole and tight it, don't let spark plug to fall in to the hole when you insert it, if it fall in, it can be change spark gap in your new plug, spark plug tighten tourque is 25nm, don't tight toomuch or don't let box spanner to angle when you tight, keep hold middle of hole when you tight it, it can crack ceramic part of spark plug, if one spark plug cracked it will make misfiring the engine, after replace all spark plugs clean lids hole using rags if its wet or oily, then install and press it in to the spark plug hole you can hear locking noise wen it get right. be careful don't mix up lids better keep mark all the lids if not numbers in lids, is this information helped you?

You need to replace the hood release mechanism. You can access the hood release from under the car - you'll need access to a pit though. Good luck

yes there is a manual release for the locks. Hopefully you still have the tool kit with the soft top tool in it. It will have a open wrench on one side and a allen on the other. For the rear locks use the open end wrench side and behind the side trunk panels you can see the mechanism for the rear latches. Slide the tool over the release mechanism and move upwards while lifting up on the top. For the front latches swing the visors to the side and remove little round cover. Insert allen side of tool and rotate until latch unlocks. Make sure vehicle is running when ever you operate the top or hard top as voltage can affect the operation of the latches.

yes there is a manual release for the locks. Hopefully you still have the tool kit with the soft top tool in it. It will have a open wrench on one side and a allen on the other. For the rear locks use the open end wrench side and behind the side trunk panels you can see the mechanism for the rear latches. Slide the tool over the release mechanism and move upwards while lifting up on the top. For the front latches swing the visors to the side and remove little round cover. Insert allen side of tool and rotate until latch unlocks. Make sure vehicle is running when ever you operate the top or hard top as voltage can affect the operation of the latches.

need to replace the seat belt. was a common problem for those cars.

Check and spin fuses, make sure is on flat level surface. Check hydralic fluid level, check for leaks in pistons for the top. Then follow owners manual.

Someone else just had a similiar window problem. turned out to be a blown fuse in the accessory fuse panel. That is a good place to start. If the window won't go down neither will the top. The auxiliary fuse box is located in the boot - check under the plastic cover just left of the RIGHT boot lid hinge. Fuse list is located in the cover. Replacement fuses are located in the main fuse box in the engine compartment.

To read top controller codes you connect a paper clip or wire for 2 to 4 seconds from socket #10 to socket #1 of the diagnostic connector of your car, wait a moment, and then count the flashes of the light in the red control switch for the convertible top. If you click on the link I posted above you will find a more detailed procedure.

Car must be on a level surface. Make sure hydraulic system is full and pistons dont leak and go from there.

Hope helps.

Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Red/Green
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Pink/Yellow/Green
Car Radio Ground Wire: Brown
Car Radio Illumination Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: Gray/Blue
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: Blue/White
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: Under right footwell carpet.
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: N/A
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Blue
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Blue/Brown
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Yellow
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Yellow/Brown
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: N/A
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: N/A
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): N/A
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): N/A
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): N/A

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Car must be on a level surface. Make sure hydraulic system is full and pistons dont leak and go from there.