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What can the problems with the Mercedes Slk roof depend on?
Years 1997-2004

Answer

All the Slk series have some more or less big problems on the opening and closing of the hood. The first thing to check are the micro (sensors that detect the position of the soft top in different phases) that are not broken or malfunctioning. They are replaced with a few euros. Or you can check the various relative fuses, or even the hydraulic pump of the soft top.
Posted on: 25 January 2022 by ScegliAuto

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