helpdoes the soft top need hydraulic fluid to operateit worked perfectly till last night and just stoppedthe windows go down but the top does not moveI manually put it all backin up positioncould this be an electrical gremlin-

Please helpany suggestions of what to do

thanks Craig

 

Craig,
The top does need hydraulic fluid to operate. You can check the level in the system by looking at the fluid cannister/pump marks on the pump located in the trunk below the spare tire.

Q: Did the top control button flash or blinkwhen you tried to engage the system?

Bob

 

Bobthanks for the quick response

I checked under the tire and it seemed empty for sure
also my wife said there was some fluid coming out near the sun visors

What to do is the question-

Thanks for your helpbest regards Craig

 

Craig,
The fluid leaks by the visors mean the seals in the two hydraulic cylinders that latch/unlatch the front catches are toast. The repair is relatively simple and detailed here...

http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/R129TopRelease

The cylinders can be rebuilt and fitted with new seals for about 1/3 the cost of buying new ones ($40@ vs. $120@) through...

Mercedes Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder[/align][/align]Dennis Ficken
16285 S. Chester
Olathe, Ks 66062
(913) 390-0506
mercedescylinders@sbcglobal.net[/align]
If the pump reservoir was near empty, you will also need 2 bottles of hydraulic fluid, either MB branded ($$) or Febi/Bilstien p/n 02615 Fluid (same stuff at half the price) from www.autohausaz.com , as well as others.

Good Luck,

Bob