Grateful newbie

**billh556** · 05-04-2008

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

**alroumi** · 05-04-2008

Congratulations on the car and welcome to the forum, its nice to have you here.

**dsb** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billh556

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

Yeah, I did. Just don't kill the battery

It's especially nice driving up to a light and dropping the top while in motion. You can see people going thru a range of thoughts....

"OMG, look at his trunk! It's bent the other way and about to rip off!"
"Wait a sec. What the hell is happening?!"
"OMG, did you see what just happened?! It transformed!"
"Wow, that's a nice car."

and for other convertibles out there...

"I wish my car was a hardtop convertible."
or
"I wish I could raise/lower the top in motion."

Yeah... the smart-top module makes it fun.

**FishtailnZ** · 05-04-2008

Congrats and welcome to the site!

**jbanks15** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billh556

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

i have the original piecha comfort vario module remote top. is the canbus any easier to open on version 3 smarttop? what an experience getting that canbus open 2 years ago! gonna get ver3 when i get my new 09 slk55. not even gonna bother and remove the old one from the 05 slk350 before i sell/trade it in.

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billh556

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

Welcome and Thank you Billh556 for supporting this site.

Same here with the SmartTop module. Are you planning to do the R170 antenna modification? Green Air Filters?

**ir-ops** · 05-04-2008

congrats on the car, and welcome aboard!

brgds
ir-ops

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

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Originally Posted by jbanks15

i have the original piecha comfort vario module remote top. is the canbus any easier to open on version 3 smarttop? what an experience getting that canbus open 2 years ago! gonna get ver3 when i get my new 09 slk55. not even gonna bother and remove the old one from the 05 slk350 before i sell/trade it in.

The CANBUS cover may be easier to deal with by using the following method (learned through trial-and-error on 5 installs, three 55, one 350 and one 280):

1. Look at the CANBUS cover closely after sliding the CANBUS assembly (cover and connectors) up from its seat inside the wiring harness. You will notice two small slots (about 1/2 cm wide) near the central part of the CANBUS cover. This is where you will insert an extra small flat-head screwdriver later to release the cover.

2. Insert flat wooden sticks to sides of the CANBUS cover to release the locking tabs. I used the flat wooden coffee stirrers from the coffe shop. Make sure you cut the wooden sticks to the same width as the sides (0.5 cm) and insert them well into the sides of the CANBUS cover.

3. Next trim the length of the wooden sticks so they're the same height as the entire CANBUS assembly. You may want to mark the stick with a pencil and trim the length of the stick AWAY from the whole CANBUS assembly, to avoid the risk of cutting any wires accidentally. Reinsert the trimmed wooden sticks to the sides of the CANBUS cover and tape the lower portion of the stick against the lower body of the CANBUS assembly using masking tape. Make sure you don't tape the CANBUS cover.

4. Insert an extra small flat-head screwdriver unto the slots as mentioned in no.1 above. Gently pry and gradually slide the screwdriver towards one side of the CANBUS cover, while using the index finger of the other hand to simultaneously lift the side of the CANBUS cover that you're working on. The lift direction is towards the broader side of the assembly and not towards the top of the assembly. CANBUS cover should release on one side. Once one side is released, the other side should lift off easily.

Option: You may elect to cut off/route off the locking tabs (tabs that point towards the center) in the CANBUS cover once it is removed. This will make removing the cover easy for the future by just using the fingers.

**jbanks15** · 05-04-2008

thanks eddy. i remember your instructions from the previous time. i had a brain cramp when i said is it any easier thinking the newer version would change the effort on the canbus which remains the same. i guess i have to remember to lift 'forward' and not 'up'.

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

Just a word of caution on using SmartTop (operating the roof) with the vehicle moving: while it can be programmed up to 45kph/30 mph, do so only at parking lot speed 8-15kph/5-10mph on good roads and no speed bumps. There is a risk of throwing the roof off alignment.

This was told to me by MB service advisor and I believe Dan has cautioned on the same.

**etyu** · 05-04-2008

Btw, Happy Birthday Billh556!!

**-1-** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billh556

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

Welcome and congratulations. A lot of action in one week. New SLK, SmartTop install, premium SLKWorld membership. You're off to a great start. Enjoy and thanks for the support.

**snowbyhui** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by billh556

Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here.

I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

congratulations on the new ride

welcome to the site

thanks for becoming a support member

Yes, did it about 5 - 6 times after my installation,

It is so nice to see it going up and down from standing far way, instead of pointing it to the door which looks silly

**rlbawk** · 05-04-2008

Welcome to the forum and thanks for supporting. Enjoy the new toys and yes I too played with the top after installing the Smarttop module...just couldn't help it.

**dltslk** · 05-04-2008

A 2nd greetings from ATL!

V8SLK · 05-04-2008

welcome Bill. out of curiosity, is the 556 in your name synonymous with .223?

**DansSlk** · 05-04-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

This was told to me by MB service advisor and I believe Dan has cautioned on the same.

Yes indeed, Right on the money mate.

**alroumi** · 05-05-2008

Happy Birthday, hope you are enjoying your SLK.

05-04-2008	#1 (permalink)
billh556 SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern California Vehicle: 05 SLK55 Posts: 40 Country: Thanks: 9 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Grateful newbie Bought my 05 SLK earlier this week. Just wanted to say hi, and thanks for all the great, detailed information I found here. Just did the membership thing to support the site. You've got a great group here. I managed to get my SmartTop installed yesterday, which wouldn't have happened without all the geat information here. And is it just me, or does everybody just want to put the top up and down remotely after you first install SmartTop?

05-04-2008	#2 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	Congratulations on the car and welcome to the forum, its nice to have you here. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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FishtailnZ Don't feed the trolls... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2009 C63 pipelined Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,506 Country: Thanks: 294 Thanked 223 Times in 99 Posts	Congrats and welcome to the site! __________________ - Bill Waiting on a 2009 C63 Fire Opal/Alpaca Premium+Media R.I.P. 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.80 Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen

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jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 708 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 42 Times in 30 Posts	thanks eddy. i remember your instructions from the previous time. i had a brain cramp when i said is it any easier thinking the newer version would change the effort on the canbus which remains the same. i guess i have to remember to lift 'forward' and not 'up'. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Just a word of caution on using SmartTop (operating the roof) with the vehicle moving: while it can be programmed up to 45kph/30 mph, do so only at parking lot speed 8-15kph/5-10mph on good roads and no speed bumps. There is a risk of throwing the roof off alignment. This was told to me by MB service advisor and I believe Dan has cautioned on the same. __________________ *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.

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ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happily owning a 2008 black on black manual/sport r171 200k f/l since july 2008 Posts: 595 Country: Thanks: 142 Thanked 71 Times in 46 Posts	congrats on the car, and welcome aboard! brgds ir-ops

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Btw, Happy Birthday Billh556!! __________________ *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.

05-04-2008	#14 (permalink)
rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2008 Yukon Denali Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 276 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Welcome to the forum and thanks for supporting. Enjoy the new toys and yes I too played with the top after installing the Smarttop module...just couldn't help it. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 677 Country: Thanks: 89 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	A 2nd greetings from ATL!

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V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	welcome Bill. out of curiosity, is the 556 in your name synonymous with .223?

05-05-2008	#18 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 232 Times in 146 Posts	Happy Birthday, hope you are enjoying your SLK. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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