I recently had a Hydraulic fluid leak around my driver-side convertible top locking mechanism on my 1992 500SL. When I tested the top after the installation, it started and then stopped about half way. I was able to get it to complete by starting the car and continuing the process, but it was real slow. Could the Hydraulic fluid be low? And if so, where would I add Hydraulic fluid?

Thanks,

Mike

 

I have the same problem on my '94 SL320 and need an answer to this question, anyone? Any ideas on cost of getting this problem fixed? One estimate I got was pretty substantial.
Thanks

 

Ok, It's under the Spare Tire in the trunk....

 

Sorry, don't understand the answer.. Is there a tank located under the spare?
also what type of hydraulic fluid do you add?

Thanks

 

M/B FLUID ONLY,,,IM WORKING ON A 300 SL RIGHT NOW ITS GOT 7 HYD LOCK CYL. LEAKING[:@]I FIXED THE ONE THAT WAS LEAKING NOW ITS LEAKING EVERYWHERE NOW THAT ,,THAT ONE ISNT LEAKING,,,AFTER 14 YEAR THERE STARTING TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THEM,,USALLY THEY LEAK FOR THE DOME LIGHT,,,THIS ON LEAKS OUT THE QUATER PANEL ,,,THE PUMP IS UNDER THE SPARE TAKE OUT THE COVER HAS 3X 10MM PLASTIC NUTS,,THEN YOU WILL SEE IT...DAM THOSE CONV...[&o]

 

Thanks for the info..it was easy when you know where to look.

 

it's inside the trunk on the middle area under the spare tire. it's together with the motor and pump.

quantity when full is 0.42 liter.
use only ZH-M. the same oil use in level control system, hydropneumatic suspension, ASD, and 4matic.

 

yes,under the spare tyre