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    4. : Why doesn't the roof of the Mercedes Slk R170 open?

Why doesn't the roof of the Mercedes Slk R170 open?
Years 1997-2004

Answer

The problem is most likely related to the car's speed measurement system or, in any case, to its connection with it. By slightly moving the car forward or backward (running or even just with the engine on), the roof then works properly.
Posted on: 14 June 2023 by ScegliAuto

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