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@montanasolomon5862 5 күн бұрын
Soft top over hard top everyday....less hassle easier repair
@lamagiedetrespres6196 9 күн бұрын
Hello Klaus, I'm Laurent from France. Is there one other method, even if there is some parts of the car to disassemble, to open the soft top storage compartment, because the two release cables that are in the trunk are broken. Thanks for your help. Regards Laurent
@TopHydraulics 9 күн бұрын
Hello Laurent, you can still access the linkage for the tonneau cover locks if you remove the trim behind the door (under the roll bar).
@lamagiedetrespres6196 8 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics Hello Klaus, I didn't know that tip. I don't know exactly how to do but I'll try. Thank you for your help. Laurent. PS : Does "Top hydraulics" send spare parts to France ?
@TopHydraulics 8 күн бұрын
@@lamagiedetrespres6196 It can be done with a bit of persistence. Yes, we ship parts to France pretty much on a daily basis.
@lamagiedetrespres6196 8 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics It's ok I did it, thank you very much. In fact, the end of the cable sheath had come out of its housing and therefore it was impossible to unlock from the trunk. Now I have to identify the cause of my soft top failure. One of my friends is going to lend me an OBD2 tablet, I hope that will simplify my research. Thanks again. Laurent.
@TopHydraulics 8 күн бұрын
@@lamagiedetrespres6196 Congratulations! Looking forward to learning what made your top fail.
@Rapsfo1 9 күн бұрын
Hello Klaus. I have a 2008 350Z Roadster. What's the best way to pass through an RCA cable from a rear cameral after market instal through to the interior cabin and to a new head unit? I've seen videos that run under the center console. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Robert
@ShadeekWashington-y5z 9 күн бұрын
Where are u guys located
@GlobalAutoEx 12 күн бұрын
This just saved my butt! Awesome video! I'll have some cylinders heading you way soon!!!
@bradlyford3834 12 күн бұрын
DONE!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!! Replaced all 7, and the rear tonal cover lock, 1 microswitch and the beast is a convertible again. $1450 with fluid, switch and new lock off ebay. $2500 to $3500 saved. Took around 3 full days of work with troubleshooting. Microswitch video ROCKS!!! 5 stars, you can do it!
@keithexum7312 12 күн бұрын
Awesome video as always! Daughter is looking at one of these cars. I have only repaired Mercedes convertible’s with your hydraulic cylinders 👍🏻 thanks
@joaoricardo3990 13 күн бұрын
Boa noite. É possivel saber o esquema de ligação dos cabos? Obrigado
@johnnyboi4469 13 күн бұрын
if you manually lock it, does the "hardtop not locking!" come off on the idrive?
@TopHydraulics 13 күн бұрын
It should.
@johnnyboi4469 13 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics ooo ima try this, i just got this e93 recently and it says hardtop not locked! and I basically been driving around with it closed but the chime just going off.
@kalsisoma 13 күн бұрын
Hi, I just bought an a208 and the top was working fine until i dropped it off at the detailers. After picking the car up, I heard a clicking noise from where the windshield meets the softtop, closer to the center reading lights. when i tried opening the roof, the rear bow and the tonneau cover came up, and everything stopped working. i manually opened the roof all the way, hoping to close it the right way, but now nothing works. the button stays red and i cannot hear any motors or electronics. i cannot even manually close the roof, it seems to be stuck inside the trunk. please help. i want to get the roof closed up asap and then get around fixng the softtop. thank you in advance
@TopHydraulics 13 күн бұрын
Congrats on the new ride! The problem appears to be electrical, based on the clicking noise you are describing and the red light being on. For help with the electrical issue, you had best consult a CLK forum, such as mbworld.org. There are many helpful and knowledgeable folks on that forum and you will find it to be a wealth of information for anything related to your car. Meanwhile, to manually close the top, please be sure to have the pressure relief/manual actuation valve at the back of the pump open and the ignition off.
@strela321 15 күн бұрын
Thanks good man for this, thank you very much
@ludybanton348 15 күн бұрын
Question my top is up and closed but I want to put it down, It unlocks but no roof movement. I can physically lower it with some help but I can’t get the rear module (trunk) to go up so the roof can go down could you assist me in opening the trunk manually so I can lower the top?
@amirbeganovic805 16 күн бұрын
I just got done replacing all 7 cylinders for my friend Julia on her W209 AMG. It works great once again… She purchased them from you guys and I was pleased with everything especially with spare orings sent in the kit. Your instructions are really amazing so I really appreciate you guys. Thanks Klaus!
@TopHydraulics 16 күн бұрын
Thanks for your kind words! Congrats to you and your friend Julia and thanks for sharing…
@amirbeganovic805 16 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics Danke schön!
@amirbeganovic805 16 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics also I want to mention that the recommendation to replace all of them is a must do. Julia’s AMG had one of the main cylinders go out but after replacing all of them you definitely were right that they actually all started leaking already. I would have hated if I would have left a top locking cylinder alone . Can you imagine the mess…
@drakings4372 18 күн бұрын
Necesito de su ayuda
@slyfords 19 күн бұрын
I strongly suggest you unclip the top pins while the cover is open. Doing it from within the trunk might be doable if you had hands of steel - but trying to remove them while reaching up is calculated to leave you with not much more than bleeding hands. Do not pull the pins, just remove the clips - then raise the top and lower the case cover, raise the trunk, and start trying to remove the lower clip. You can’t see it - I recommend a small extension mirror so you can see it to get the screwdriver in the right place to remove that clip.
@rafiquedee4495 19 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video brother. Helped me so much.
@TopHydraulics 19 күн бұрын
You are welcome, glad it helped!
@tarquinlesuperbe 19 күн бұрын
MERCI...
@modellbobby 20 күн бұрын
My softop doesn’t open automatic because I always need to lift the softop a bit at the rear latch and then it continues. Do I need to adjust the microswitcjes in the rear latch? If yes how ?
@TopHydraulics 20 күн бұрын
Which model year is your R129 and has anyone tried DIY repairs on the cylinders?
@upinstylesalon 21 күн бұрын
My tonneau cover won't open. Manually or mechanically. The wrench moves but the top won't release. Is there a way to get it open from the trunk to see what needs to be repaired?
@TopHydraulics 21 күн бұрын
That’s most unusual. Are you sure that you are turning the wrench far enough? Be sure to turn off the ignition. If you are turning the wrench as far as it can go and if there really is some obstacle preventing the lock from opening all the way, then take the hoses off the cylinder first and try again, in case fluid flow is blocked. If that still doesn’t help, then unbolt the lock from the chassis.
@upinstylesalon 21 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics yes I am turning it all the way with the ignition off. I have had no troubles until now. I'll try taking off the hydraulics and or the latch. Thank you!
@TopHydraulics 20 күн бұрын
@@upinstylesalon Please keep us posted. You mentioned in another post that you have been manually opening and closing the top frequently because the cylinders are leaking. Manual top actuation is supposed to be an emergency measure and the locks were not designed for daily manual use. Hopefully, it's something simple, please keep us posted with what you find.
@upinstylesalon 20 күн бұрын
@TopHydraulics definitely not daily. I have only had the car for a month. Only 3 times. I have a cylinder that is leaking pretty bad. Not going to be a fun job removing it and sending it to you without getting this top open. I have a guy in the crossfire fb group that has been very helpful. He made a video for me so I can see how it all works. Hopefully I can get it open and get that cylinder out.
@erbalaz3736 22 күн бұрын
Hi How to remove the connecting pipes from the cylinder (the one where the oil tank is)??
@TopHydraulics 22 күн бұрын
There is a newer set of DIY videos that show you every step of the way. Here is the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLly4CMbpk7oxzfmMaPF6w5l1xEtmsKUXF
@erbalaz3736 22 күн бұрын
@@TopHydraulics Thanks!!
@johnt3880 22 күн бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@jamesclark7248 23 күн бұрын
Great video! Please keep posting SLK230 content. As our cars continue to age, this information is increasingly important. Even repair shops are using your outstanding videos to effect repairs.
@thenotoriousamg3952 24 күн бұрын
Another Video with different views: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3itZnuul5ukh9k
@vincewheels5769 25 күн бұрын
Double thumbs up 👍 . Thank you and the company for taking the time to help owners keep these amazing cars on the road. All the best ! VinceWheels
@carlosmonroy4570 27 күн бұрын
Had the replacement pump sitting and waiting for someone else to do it, until I found this video, thanks.
@mikesanders902 27 күн бұрын
Clouse you are the man
@andrewsmith-jf6ou 27 күн бұрын
Thank you very much for your videos. The roof mechanism on my R170 works, however, there are two small springs that are hanging free, they are not attached at lower end. As a result the two side flaps are not moving out of the way and get caught, and need manual intervention to stop obstructing. Can you please tell me where do the springs attach at their lower end as I cannot see where they attach. Thank you.
@joaorafaeliensen9209 29 күн бұрын
Hello, I replaced the front cylinder, I replaced the entire assembly, I removed the air from the system. But when the roof closes, the trunk lid starts to lift little by little. And I can't open the trunk. When the roof is retracted, the trunk opens normally.
@keeponcruisin7876 29 күн бұрын
Wow! I have a 2001 SLK320 with a 6sp manual. It's way easier than this!! As cool as the xlr is, I know manual operation isn't anywhere near as fast as it is on my SLK. I was THISSSS CLOSE!!! to trading it for an xlr. Figured I'd look you up since the top won't open. I think it takes me maybe 20 seconds with window action.
@dianeaskew6432 Ай бұрын
My top lock but the windows won't go up, the window error light flash and I hear the motor engage but the window won't go up like it's not fully loaded. Any suggestions?
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
If you can hear the window motor but the window won’t come up, that would appear to be a problem with the window. However, there is more than one window, so the description of the symptoms is not detailed enough to offer worthwhile help. This post will be erased in a minute, so maybe we can start over again with you giving a more detailed description of the symptoms.
@dianeaskew6432 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply I found out what was going on. The latch on the cylinders wasn't locking, so I had to manually pull them while my wife pushed the convertible top close switch, the sound that I was hearing was the convertible motor. My windows wouldn't go up because the cylinders wasn't locking. I was wondering if I had to add or change the hydraulic fluid to get the cylinders to function properly?
@stevejones1318 Ай бұрын
I need to know how to open the roof manually.
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
It’s the reverse process, make sure to lower the windows first: Windows down, open the valve on the pump, lift the trunk lid, flip back the trunk lid, unlock the front of the top, etc…
@michaelkirchmaier7557 Ай бұрын
Thank you
@michaelkirchmaier7557 Ай бұрын
Do we need to tighten back down the manual pressure release valve to use the roof-up button as normal?
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Indeed.
@christopherpetto7356 Ай бұрын
Please help! Could yiu do a similar video for an F33? I think many people would be extremely grateful.
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Thanks for asking, we have no such plans, as we don’t normally work on cars and we don’t own an F33. However, many people would be very grateful to someone like you who owns an F33 if they could make a video following all the steps in this E93 video with the few subtle differences in the F33.
@johnomelia2991 Ай бұрын
I’m doing my second slk vario roof. Top cylinder is perfect. Otto is my idol!! This is such a clear complete description and illustration of the job. It’s actually a very hard repair (I did it 10 years ago without this) but this makes it simpler than tying your shoes.
@johnomelia2991 Ай бұрын
Fucking Eh!! I’ve been working on my cars in my driveway for literally 44 years. I started with Chilton Manuals and I didn’t think the world could improve. I had a ‘74 Karmann Ghia and I had “How to Keep Your VW Running Forever “ and felt all my chakras and shit connected. In 2012 my son and I rebuilt the cylinders on his ‘99 SLK 230 that he bought at an auction, and he was the coolest thing his High School had seen and Michael Phelps went to his High School. I’m replacing all the cylinders on my 2000 SLK and I feel like a fraud. With all of that, this is the best resource for auto repair I’ve seen and nothing is close. I have rebuilt the top of a VW boxer and I have rebuilt the vario roof and this is a bug damn job. But with this guidance it’s like paying with a new credit card. If only Otto had gone into economics. We could all lay back and watch the robots do all the work. F U C K I N ‘ E H
@craigbeardall Ай бұрын
Thank you for posting these videos, just replaced the roof pump on my clk 240, took my time and did it in about 1.5hrs with your help Cheers
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Congrats and thanks for sharing!
@touretteslife Ай бұрын
I just finished replacing the pump with your pump and it fuckin worked perfectly! Thank you!!!!!!! You just saved us $4000 from what the dealer was quoting us!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Congrats and thanks for letting us know!
@RNKollective Ай бұрын
Can this be used to manually reprogram or relearn the sequence? I think my main issue now after finally getting my roof to close is operating the parcel, and knowing the correct timing on when to try and use the automatic open and close button. After following instructions in the opening video I was able to unlatch the roof and press the button it get it working again. Currently trying to close it, gonna put the bolts and stuff back as well as the trim and then try the sequence again. I'll give updates. I wish you worked with the parcel instead of just taking it off. all in all very useful videos!!
@RNKollective Ай бұрын
gonna try disconnecting the battery for about 15-30 minutes before attempting to auto open it after manual close
@iroc341 Ай бұрын
Just now ordered the rebuilds of my cylinders. Now just have to get them out and shipped to you!
@iroc341 Ай бұрын
Fantastic series. Did I miss anything as far as bleeding the system. Or is it self-bleeding by just operating a few cycles?
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
The system is self bleeding as long as there is enough fluid in the pump. If you are replacing all five cylinders, then you want to install the cylinders, fill the pump, cycle the top one full cycle and refill the pump. After a few more cycles, you may need to top off the pump again. Theoretically, the fluid level should be at The Max line with the top down and at the Min line with the top up. The first time that you fill the pump with the cylinders still having air in them, it is okay to fill the pump to the Max line even with the top up. If you are replacing all cylinders, then it is okay to fill the pump to the Max line with the top up even after the top has cycled one. Later, you want to be careful not to overfill the pump.
@kiwiace625 Ай бұрын
That's very helpful
@starrwars2655 Ай бұрын
Klaus and his team rebuilt my cylinders and pump a couple of years ago. He is the best and reasonably priced. Follow his videos otherwise you will have problems .
@GlennMilne-t6h Ай бұрын
Are the tonneau cover cylinders adjustable? My tonneau cover does not quite open far enough. The front bow hits the tonneau cover latch when opening and closing the top. The tonneau cover just needs to go up a 1/2 inch more to clear the front bow.
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Observe the movement of the tonneau cover very closely: does it open up far enough at first and then come back down a little?
@GlennMilne-t6h Ай бұрын
It seems to stay open and stays in that position and doesn't sag. Over time it does because of the hydraulics let go. I can lift the tonneau another three inches by hand, to clear the latch, so it seems like the tonneau cover should lift higher when operating. I don't think the rams are adjustable but maybe the tonneau cover top can be adjusted or they might be fixed and no adjustment can be made. There is another remedy where you can adjust the two bolts behind the door pillar that angles the top down and forward, but slight adjustments as the front bow pins need to align in the holes.
@GlennMilne-t6h Ай бұрын
It doesn't quite open fully where the hinges hit the full extension against the rubber trim seal.
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
@@GlennMilne-t6h There is no good reason for the pump not to open the cover all the way, unless 1) The upper limit switch on the left tonneau cylinder gets triggered prematurely, or 2) The fluid level in the pump is too low. I assume that you have checked the fluid level already. If you disconnect the left tonneau cylinder from the wiring harness, does the cover lift far enough?
@GlennMilne-t6h Ай бұрын
So to answer your question the tonneau cover does not open far enough to clear the latch initially. I have to use my hand to lift the tonneau passed the latch.
@bricesdaddy Ай бұрын
I have an 07 EOS that stopped mid way down. I’m STUCK. can someone reach out to me? Is there a number I can call?
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
There is always a way out if you are up to understanding how the system works and putting the effort into getting access to the components that need to be manipulated. If your top is not down in the trunk yet, then it will be fairly easy to climb in the trunk and open the pressure relief valve on the pump, so that you can move the rest of the components manually. You can contact us through the contact link on our website tophydraulics.com/contact-us
@socalmudtrucker Ай бұрын
Unique problem with my bow limit switch. The plastic hook comes off the peg in two positions when lowering. Just pop back on and continue. Is fine when raising. Any recommendations?
@Bernardo2363 Ай бұрын
Super video! Also I have a question! The little two blocks in the soft top compartment they came original form factory? Thank you!
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Which model year is your SL? Are you referring to small blocks with a retaining disc and four lines going into each block?
@Bernardo2363 Ай бұрын
@@TopHydraulics 1998 SL500! one block of each side only shows when the turner cover of the soft top is half way out! It shows in your video at minute 2:58 / 3:00 Thank you
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
@@Bernardo2363 Are you referring to the foam blocks on the bottom of the storage compartment? They appear to be stock in my 1997 SL that was used for the videos.
@Bernardo2363 Ай бұрын
@@TopHydraulics That's correct! And that's what I taught that they came from factory! Thank you for your input!
@antoniohidalgo3583 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video i could close the roof following the video, but the roof doesnt move automatically, one of the back cilinders make noise and i have seen the hydraulic tank is empty, can be the problem that theres no hydraulic or a cylinder is broken?
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
If the reservoir (tank) on the pump has a fluid level below the MIN marker on it, then you have a leak and you have to deal with it. Very likely, that leak is from one or more of the seven hydraulic cylinders. If the reservoir is empty AND you can’t find fluid on the bottom of the black tonneau/case cover lift cylinders or around the pump, then the main leak is likely on the bottoms of the main lift cylinders. Here is playlist of our W209 CLK DIY videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLly4CMbpk7owNRAl-AECemIb0SVihtBlV
@pascaldanon1523 Ай бұрын
That is so great ! Can’t wait to see you do that when it rain in Florida on side off the highway! 😂
@treeskier802 Ай бұрын
Is it common for these power roofs to fail? The mechanics of this roof are so cool to see function.
@TopHydraulics Ай бұрын
Any modern convertible top will fail at some point unless the car gets wrecked prematurely. The failure is predictable, depending on age, use and climate. It is completely preventable with preventative maintenance, at age 10-15 years, which entails replacing the five cylinders and the pump. See tophydraulics.com/40-r171-slk-class-04-11