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Old 03-05-2007   #1 (permalink)
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I noticed today that I can only operate my SL hard top when the car is in n
Neutral. However, my SLK allows me to operate the hard top even when the car is in Drive.
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I noticed today that I can only operate my SL hard top when the car is in n
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I don't know about the SL, but I put the top down in the '07 SLK55 AMG that I test drove when we were at a traffic light. What's the deal with movement, one of the first things I read on here was that you can't operate the top while driving...is this moving "at all"? Is there a threshold, like mph?
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I thought factory ones allow it up to 5mph, that means if you have the 7g-tronic transmission, let go of the brakes in Drive and it'll still let you operate it? I could be wrong, DanSLK will probably chime in.
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I don't know about the SL, but I put the top down in the '07 SLK55 AMG that I test drove when we were at a traffic light. What's the deal with movement, one of the first things I read on here was that you can't operate the top while driving...is this moving "at all"? Is there a threshold, like mph?
This is where the SmartTop module comes in handy as you can operate the roof up to 25-30 mph. Beware, No speed bumps allowed or the roof runs the risk of mal-alignment.
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This is where the SmartTop module comes in handy as you can operate the roof up to 25-30 mph. Beware, No speed bumps allowed or the roof runs the risk of mal-alignment.
It is a great thing. I find it most useful when you want to put the top up or down at a traffic light. You don't have to sit there like an idiot while everyone behind curses the jerk in the Mercedes. You can pull away while the top does it's thing.
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I thought factory ones allow it up to 5mph, that means if you have the 7g-tronic transmission, let go of the brakes in Drive and it'll still let you operate it? I could be wrong, DanSLK will probably chime in.
Thats right mate it will work from factory in D so long as you crawl along.

Corkscrew, mine works in D mate could be a variant thing but i doubt it not sure whats going on there.
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Thats right mate it will work from factory in D so long as you crawl along.

Corkscrew, mine works in D mate could be a variant thing but i doubt it not sure whats going on there.
I tried it again. It works in D.
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Is there a threshold, like mph?
5 mph unmodified.
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i would honestly love the smarttop module, but i am just FAR to scared to start taking my merc apart and incase i get a dud one and my roof messes up. i can survive with the stock one just so as i have peace of mind.
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i would honestly love the smarttop module, but i am just FAR to scared to start taking my merc apart and incase i get a dud one and my roof messes up. i can survive with the stock one just so as i have peace of mind.
There's nothing to it, if anything bad happens, remove it and take it back to MB dealer, they wouldn't have a clue and repair it under warranty. Do it...
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