R230 Roof flap actuator repair

[@Billy-xw8uu]

excellent video, just sorted mine out. One of the best instructions and practical videos in general being short concise, applicable for a novice. Many thanks

[@martinhill5770]

Thank you for your nice words. I try to make videos as I would want to watch them. All the details, no nonsense. :)

[@jimrudd2387]

I tried for hours to follow other, much longer, videos to fix the roof which wasn't tripping the microswitches. This is the only one that mentions the adjuster nuts. Five minutes later, after discovering that my 2004 SL has 14 and 17mm nuts, I had it fixed and operating perfectly. Thank you

[@martinhill5770]

That is what I'm aiming for. Short and to the point. Glad it helped you.

[@Boxercise]

I want to thank you for this video - i fixed mine in 20 minutes and saved paying Mercedes Benz £150 - much appreciated !

[@martinhill5770]

Very happy to hear it. That is exactly why I do it :)

[@Willmorrs]

Thank you I was about to replace both flaps

[@marceljamalafzal366]

thanks martin I had same porblem you save my money Best reg. form Germany . stay healthy .

[@oscarvaladez3036]

Thanks you were much clearer than a lot of videos out there!

[@diplomat63]

Thank you for your video. I had the same problem. It was easy to fix it myself. Greetings from Germany.

[@brianjohnrooney5774]

EXCELLENT , MANY THANKS ALL THE BEST FROM ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. FROM AN EX BELFAST BLOKE.

[@-SUNSHINE-192]

Very good video, showed clearly the issue and how to refit the modified part. 👍

[@thedoo777]

Thank you so much for this video! especially the part number!

[@stusoldcars4248]

Excellent work 👍 👏 👌

[@ditol7927]

Splendid! Thx for sharing

[@sitihouseofexoticparfums8503]

Great job mate

[@harnas3848]

What would happen if the preload was overdone?

[@nicocabrera7675]

I do hear the crack when closing but flaps seem tight and not flimsy when I checked them when trunk was open

[@machinetradereurope7853]

good, but did not see the part where you take off this and fit the new one in.

[@ditol7927]

cheers mate. tks for sharing

[@eddisandy1]

Hey guys...i have tried this but my flaps only opening half way...any ideas?

[@harrymccue65]

Hi Martin, Not being a mechanic, I showed your video to a "mechanic" which he said that this was an easy fix. I bought the part and when he returned my SL350 the roof worked but the left side flap was missing and so was the right hand side smaller flap? Turns out he broke the cable, obviously didn't loosen off the tension in the first instance so when he replaced the left handsome actuator, the cable broke. My questions are: Is this repairable with a new cable or do I have to replace the complete system as I have been advised by a local Mercedes Benz specialist? This would cost £750 inc VAT. Thanks in advance for your guidance. Best. Harry.

[@martinhill5770]

Hi Harry, really sorry to hear of your problems. Truth is I don't know. This is the only part of the roof mechanism I have played with on this car, as no other part has gone wrong yet. I would find a respectable independant who works on these and ask them. Good luck.

[@BizzyVlogs]

Good deal mate!

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