Mercedes Slk Roof Leak Problems

Diagrams showing all drains and where and how to lube the roof seals and mechanisms.

Mercedes slk roof leak problems.

Look for hydraulic fluid leaks in the boot on the headliner and around the hydraulic rams. How to identify water leaks to your mercedes r172 cabriolet roof system water dripping into the seat seatbelt area water entering where the roof meets the windscreen water stains on upholstery condensation or fogged up windows wet carpets a damp musty smell. Is your mercedes hard top causing you grief. They inform me the only possible solution is to fit a vario roof.

Maybe running down from roof. Listen for rattling noises while driving with the roof closed. Leak is coming from above passenger side window. Take a look at this video to solve your hard top issues.

Mercedes wanted to replace the while roof for 2000 lol. See our blog post on how to fix water leaks on mercedes slk r172. Hope this helps good luck. Do you treat your seals with gummi phledge.

This roof in our opinion is a glorified sun roof by any other name and will change the appearance of the car. If it isn t then the car may have been neglected or there is a leak somewhere. Like all hard top cabriolets they have their faults and in particular lack of attention to care and maintenance can lead to water ingress and the usual electrical and mechanical faults caused by water damage on the operational roof system. Is this a design fault roof leak at passenger side.

Irepair autos brings you another video for your mercede. Get the car up to 60 mph with the roof closed and listen for excessive wind noise. Can you please send instructions to me.