Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.
Vario roof control module.
Five hydraulic cylinders nine limit switches a control switch four window motors a pump two solenoids a relay cables pulleys and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly.
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This impressive system coordinates switches cables and hydraulics.
Closing sequence of roof vario roof activated.
The slk s electro hydraulic vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature.
Switches s69 2 3 confirm it s not locked.
Slks vario retractable hardtops are probably their biggest single selling point.
However the top can be a huge headache when it doesn t work as intended.
Klaus from top hydraulics inc shows you a simple way to test all of the microswitches at the convertible top control module and make sure that they are all.
Solenoid y1 energizes supplying system pressure.
Next solenoid y5 energizes causing cylinder 3 front vario roof locks to unlock.
I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997.
Solenoid y6 energizes to prevent vario roof from moving into easy pack then the pump builds pressure.
It s also one of the car s most problematic systems.