Just popped a SmartTOP v2 into my '07 SLK280 - Page 5

**UK-C200** · 08-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Henryhank

Day #1, and it looks like the battery is holding it's charge.

I really don't think I did, but I must have left a light on overnight. I find it hard to believe one interior light left on would drain the battery dead in one night.

Great news!

I suspect you are right (no light left on...) - I'd bet money that whatever you did do "confused" some bit of one of the roof controllers, and it kept something "on" until the battery ran down.

When you jumped it, and cycled the top, this probably reset whatever was "confused". I'd think a 5amp load would probably put a hurting on any battery over 12 hours or so!

Henryhank · 08-05-2008

Ok, finally had success with the install today. The add-a-circuit made it 20 times easier -- they should just include one in each kit and make it the standard way to power the device.

What fuse position did everyone use? I used #22 which was for alot of the accessory lights and non-essential things.

And the trick with the getting the CANBUS cover off is to open it towards yourself (or pull off the front), not "up" as the instructions say. That makes it pop right off very easily.

Also, my SLK already has a daytime running lights option in the console settings -- how is this different from the DRL lights the smarttop offers?

But now everything works as it should.

One remaining issue: When I turn the car off and lock the doors, the small, dim light in the driver's side foot well doesn't seem to shut itself off until I lock the doors. I waited a few minutes, and it didn't turn off. So I suspect that if I don't lock the car, that light will stay on indefinitely and drain the battery. How long is that little light supposed to stay on?

**SodaJeff** · 08-13-2008

Thanks to everyone on this thread. I just got my SmartTOP in the mail... WITHOUT any instructions. I'm about to download the instructions - but I'm so glad I read this thread before getting started.

I'll let you know how it works out.
Thanks again everyone!

m52au1 · 08-20-2008

I don't have the feature were you can operate the top with the remote. If I install the smartop would I be able to use any of its features or would it be a waste of money

**UK-C200** · 08-20-2008

SmartTop will work fine without the IR functions - it actually "replaces" what you can do with the IR portion of the remote in addition to more functionality.

**etyu** · 08-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by m52au1

I don't have the feature were you can operate the top with the remote. If I install the smartop would I be able to use any of its features or would it be a waste of money

As UK-C200 stated it will work. My prior 2006 280 did not have the SmartKey roof operation option (i.e., no infrared or IR sensor on the door handles), SmartTop worked fine. SmartTop mainly uses RF (radiofrequency) received by the antenna, transmitted to the module (which when it receives the correct 3 click or 2 click instruction from the remote key), will in turn send the instructions to operate the roof and windows (with 3 clicks) or windows only (2 clicks) in addition to locking or unlocking the car doors as the case may be.

bjj007 · 09-14-2008

who is the slk store that sold the smart top?

**UK-C200** · 09-14-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bjj007

who is the slk store that sold the smart top?

It was a service run by SLKWorld - unfortunately, no longer in business. If you are looking for a SmartTop, take a look at mods4cars site at http://www.wilhelmy-it.com/

**etyu** · 09-20-2008

Finally had a chance to get some photos on removing the CANBUS cover this am. I thought I'd post it here as it is related to installing the SmartTop, and it's already stickied.

This tip was from a German website.

1. Insert a flat wooden stick to each side (narrow) of the CANBUS cover. German site used wooden matchsticks. I used the wooden coffee stirrers from coffee shop. Measure and cut/trim the wooden insert to the same length as the whole CANBUS assembly (see photo 1 below). Do the cutting away from the assembly to avoid cutting any wires and reinsert the flat wooden stick. Secure to lower end of the assembly w/masking tape (see photo 2 below). The 2 wooden sticks when secured in place will release the locking tabs found at the inner surface of the CANBUS cover.

2. Insert a small flat head screwdriver unto one of the 2 tiny indents (mislabeled tabs in photo 2) on the CANBUS cover. See photo 2. They are molded on the side where there are many small square windows. (I used 2.5mm jeweler's screwdriver) Slowly use a prying motion with the screwdriver as you work away from the center of the CANBUS cover towards where one of the wooden inserts are. Notice the direction of the force to remove CANBUS cover as seen in photo 2. You can make removal easier if you use the index finger of one hand pushing/pulling in the same direction while using the screwdriver with the other hand. Work to release one side only. When one side releases it is easy to remove the CANBUS cover as seen again in photo 2 as the whole cover now pivots free.

3. Trim the tab located at each end (of the CANBUS cover) with a sharp hobby knife (exercise extreme care when working with sharp instruments) and sand smooth with motor tool. See photos 3 and 4. This will make removal of the cover easier in the future without the need for the wooden sticks. Slight finger pressure and small screwdriver and the cover comes off in a jiffy.

Photo 1, wooden stick(trimmed) at side of CANBUS cover)

Photo 2, note masking tape used to secure wooden stick and direction of force

Photo 3, trim the tabs for future use

Photo 4, trimmed area on CANBUS cover

**UK-C200** · 09-20-2008

You are a better man that I, Eddy!! I'm not going near that damn cover until it's time to sell the car, and then I'll prolly try and sell it with her!

**slkluv** · 09-20-2008

Eddy,

Thanks a lot for helping me do the SmartTop today. I've already used it several times and love the functionality of being able to operate the top to close/open from a distance without having to sit there and hold the control.

A must for any SLK user who plans on using the convertible top!

**etyu** · 09-21-2008

Quite welcome slkluv.

**etyu** · 09-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

You are a better man that I, Eddy!! I'm not going near that damn cover until it's time to sell the car, and then I'll prolly try and sell it with her!

The piccies were taken when we did the SmartTop install on a fellow member's SLK today and not my vehicle.

**UK-C200** · 09-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

The piccies were taken when we did the SmartTop install on a fellow member's SLK today and not my vehicle.

Makes sense - as I said, that damn cover just about did my head in the first time. Only way I'd do it again would be to help someone out as well!

**etyu** · 09-21-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

Makes sense - as I said, that damn cover just about did my head in the first time. Only way I'd do it again would be to help someone out as well!

With this method, removing the CANBUS cover will be easier.

Some effort required but should be off within 5 minutes. Just need flat wooden coffee stirrer, masking tape, small flat head screwdriver, and something to cut the wooden stirrer to size (I used a anvil-type branch pruner).

After trimming the tab inside the cover, it should come off within two minutes with just finger and small flat head screwdriver.

**SodaJeff** · 09-26-2008

Just installed my SmartTOP v3.2x. Works FANTASTIC!!!
I don't know how I got by without it.
Highly recommended

**jbanks15** · 10-06-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK-C200

You are a better man that I, Eddy!! I'm not going near that damn cover until it's time to sell the car, and then I'll prolly try and sell it with her!

eddy is the man! my feelings exactly. i sold my 05 slk 350 with the old piecha module

08-13-2008	#83 (permalink)
SodaJeff SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 & '98 SLK 230 Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	Great SmartTOP Instructions, tips and advice Thanks to everyone on this thread. I just got my SmartTOP in the mail... WITHOUT any instructions. I'm about to download the instructions - but I'm so glad I read this thread before getting started. I'll let you know how it works out. Thanks again everyone! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 SLK 350 Sport 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-20-2008	#84 (permalink)
m52au1 SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	newbie ? I don't have the feature were you can operate the top with the remote. If I install the smartop would I be able to use any of its features or would it be a waste of money

09-20-2008	#89 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Tips/technique on removing CANBUS cover Finally had a chance to get some photos on removing the CANBUS cover this am. I thought I'd post it here as it is related to installing the SmartTop, and it's already stickied. This tip was from a German website. 1. Insert a flat wooden stick to each side (narrow) of the CANBUS cover. German site used wooden matchsticks. I used the wooden coffee stirrers from coffee shop. Measure and cut/trim the wooden insert to the same length as the whole CANBUS assembly (see photo 1 below). Do the cutting away from the assembly to avoid cutting any wires and reinsert the flat wooden stick. Secure to lower end of the assembly w/masking tape (see photo 2 below). The 2 wooden sticks when secured in place will release the locking tabs found at the inner surface of the CANBUS cover. 2. Insert a small flat head screwdriver unto one of the 2 tiny indents (mislabeled tabs in photo 2) on the CANBUS cover. See photo 2. They are molded on the side where there are many small square windows. (I used 2.5mm jeweler's screwdriver) Slowly use a prying motion with the screwdriver as you work away from the center of the CANBUS cover towards where one of the wooden inserts are. Notice the direction of the force to remove CANBUS cover as seen in photo 2. You can make removal easier if you use the index finger of one hand pushing/pulling in the same direction while using the screwdriver with the other hand. Work to release one side only. When one side releases it is easy to remove the CANBUS cover as seen again in photo 2 as the whole cover now pivots free. 3. Trim the tab located at each end (of the CANBUS cover) with a sharp hobby knife (exercise extreme care when working with sharp instruments) and sand smooth with motor tool. See photos 3 and 4. This will make removal of the cover easier in the future without the need for the wooden sticks. Slight finger pressure and small screwdriver and the cover comes off in a jiffy. Photo 1, wooden stick(trimmed) at side of CANBUS cover) Photo 2, note masking tape used to secure wooden stick and direction of force Photo 3, trim the tabs for future use Photo 4, trimmed area on CANBUS cover __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant., EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled. Last edited by etyu; 09-21-2008 at 02:33 AM. Reason: added/corrected text*

09-21-2008	#92 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Quite welcome slkluv. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

09-26-2008	#96 (permalink)
SodaJeff SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 & '98 SLK 230 Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 6 Posts	SmartTOP is fantastic Just installed my SmartTOP v3.2x. Works FANTASTIC!!! I don't know how I got by without it. Highly recommended __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2005 SLK 350 Sport 1998 SLK 230 Kompressor To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-05-2008	#82 (permalink)
Henryhank SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2005 Capri Blue Sport Pkg Other Toys: 2002 BMW M5, 1981 Delorean DMC-12 (FOR SALE!) Posts: 76 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Ok, finally had success with the install today. The add-a-circuit made it 20 times easier -- they should just include one in each kit and make it the standard way to power the device. What fuse position did everyone use? I used #22 which was for alot of the accessory lights and non-essential things. And the trick with the getting the CANBUS cover off is to open it towards yourself (or pull off the front), not "up" as the instructions say. That makes it pop right off very easily. Also, my SLK already has a daytime running lights option in the console settings -- how is this different from the DRL lights the smarttop offers? But now everything works as it should. One remaining issue: When I turn the car off and lock the doors, the small, dim light in the driver's side foot well doesn't seem to shut itself off until I lock the doors. I waited a few minutes, and it didn't turn off. So I suspect that if I don't lock the car, that light will stay on indefinitely and drain the battery. How long is that little light supposed to stay on?

08-20-2008	#85 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 576 Country: Thanks: 37 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	SmartTop will work fine without the IR functions - it actually "replaces" what you can do with the IR portion of the remote in addition to more functionality.

09-14-2008	#87 (permalink)
bjj007 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: norwich,norfolk,uk Vehicle: 2008 58reg SLK 200k Posts: 52 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	who is the slk store that sold the smart top?

09-20-2008	#90 (permalink)
UK-C200 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK & Baton Rouge, Louisiana Vehicle: 04 RHD C200K Coupe, 06 LHD SLK-350 Other Toys: Nacra F18 Posts: 576 Country: Thanks: 37 Thanked 124 Times in 78 Posts	You are a better man that I, Eddy!! I'm not going near that damn cover until it's time to sell the car, and then I'll prolly try and sell it with her!

09-20-2008	#91 (permalink)
slkluv SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Vehicle: Black 05 SLK 350 Posts: 75 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Eddy, Thanks a lot for helping me do the SmartTop today. I've already used it several times and love the functionality of being able to operate the top to close/open from a distance without having to sit there and hold the control. A must for any SLK user who plans on using the convertible top!

10-07-2008	#98 (permalink)
ezed SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Louisville, KY Vehicle: 2008 280SLK