Ecu issues expect expensive bills examples of faulty ecu s are vaccum.
R230 roof leak.
Folding roof check that the convertible roof opens and closes correctly and synchronised in true fashion i e.
All windows going down.
Common mercedes r230 sl problems.
Mercedes benz sl r230 leaking hydraulic line for vario roof i have a 2003 sl500.
One of the hydraulic lines that goes from the pump to the locking pawl hydraulic cylinder is ruptured and leaking hydraulic fluid.
This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider.
I cant figure out how to remove the line from the cylinder.
The cylinder itself appears fine.
Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service.
The hardtop vario roof is operated by eleven hydraulic actuators powered by a hydraulic pump.
On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder.
Water leak in boot very common fault that is usually due to the trunk seals but also incorrectly fitted or cracked rear tailgate light.
Things to check regarding the vario roof.
The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder.
The vario roof will not go down.
The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job.