SmartTop Roof Module Updates for 09 SLKs

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-08-2008

Last Tuesday Stefan of Wilhelmy IT Inc let me know if I would send him my SmartTop Module they would upgrade it with the latest software including fixes for the 09 US models. Namely, closing all the windows when closing the top with the interior roof control and adding back the double-click of the roof control to raise or lower the windows. If the changes did not work he was going to send a cable to connect the module to a laptop so he could watch the car/module data-stream over the internet.

Well GREAT NEWS! The changes work just great. Closing the roof from inside now also closes all 4 windows. Double-clicking the roof control closes all open windows or lowers the front windows. Life is good.

The SmartTop module is a must buy for any SLK but now even more so for US buyers of 2009 models.
I'm really impressed with Stefan's support and response to this problem. Thanks also to JBanks for getting the ball rolling in the first place and following up on it.

**jbanks15** · 07-08-2008

update:

Hello Jeff,
yes, we got it fixed with David's help. He mailed his module, I installed the new firmware and he just reported back that everything works fine now on his 09.
I will be out of office from tonight til Sunday July the 20th. If any forum members want their module updated, please don't mail anything before the 20th.

Really great job White Rabbit!!!!!

**vincent007** · 07-08-2008

So....that is GREAT news! If I want to order the SmartTop module, will I get a version that works with my '09?

**jbanks15** · 07-08-2008

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Originally Posted by vincent007

So....that is GREAT news! If I want to order the SmartTop module, will I get a version that works with my '09?

that is the deal! we both have 09s. white rabbit a 09 slk 350, i, a 09 slk 55 amg.

wait until the 20th and specify your yr and model.

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-08-2008

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Originally Posted by vincent007

So....that is GREAT news! If I want to order the SmartTop module, will I get a version that works with my '09?

Stefan told me anybody ordering a new module will get the upgrade from now on. Might want to order it directly from Mods4Cars to be sure you're not getting some 'old' stock from somewhere else.

**vincent007** · 07-08-2008

Thanx. Do "we" get some kind of discount if we order direct from Mod4cars? I've seen the prices vary from their distributer channel. It certainly not worth the few bucks savings if I order from their distributer and have to send it back to get it modified.

**etyu** · 07-09-2008

I applaud Stefan and his team for a great customer service and support for their products

Question: what would happen if someone installs the updated SmartTop module on the 2005 to 2008 model year pre-facelift vehicles? Would the function at the center console roof control button remain the same?

**WhiteRabbit** · 07-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

I applaud Stefan and his team for a great customer service and support for their products

Question: what would happen if someone installs the updated SmartTop module on the 2005 to 2008 model year pre-facelift vehicles? Would the function at the center console roof control button remain the same?

We need a Guinea pig to give it a try. I've already done my bit.

It should not make a difference but until someone buys one we can't be sure.

**-1-** · 07-09-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

I applaud Stefan and his team for a great customer service and support for their products

Question: what would happen if someone installs the updated SmartTop module on the 2005 to 2008 model year pre-facelift vehicles? Would the function at the center console roof control button remain the same?

Hopefully the Mods4Cars guys will know the answer.

**jbanks15** · 07-15-2008

Happy to report I now have an updated module. Sent mine in on Thursday and received it back today. I am getting pretty good at opening that canbus cover! As reported by white rabbit, the one touch console button now closes all windows. I even tried shutting engine (after stop of course), pulling key, getting out and the roof close continues and windows close. Programmed speed at 30 mph for roof open/close while driving. Though Stefan was on vacation, Sven took care of me. new updated verion is 3.22. Great customer service for sure. Any questions, please feel free to ask myself and I am sure also white rabbit.

bjj007 · 2 Weeks Ago

i was bout to order one of these from uk stock, but im scared to now, as will prob be older stock. have asked awaiting reply. i live in uk, is it easy to do firmware upgrade? if its not on, the windows dont shut basically?

**jbanks15** · 2 Weeks Ago

mods-4-cars does the upgrade if it is their unit. you mail it in and they mail it back. version 3.22 is the lowest version with the 09 upgrade. you might want to order from their website. they are swedish, yah!

**webslinger** · 2 Weeks Ago

Any benefit to us with oh... say the '07's to consider updating our firmware?

**WhiteRabbit** · 2 Weeks Ago

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Originally Posted by webslinger

Any benefit to us with oh... say the '07's to consider updating our firmware?

Depends on how old your unit is but probably not. They may not provide free upgrades to prior model years as the advertised features worked correctly. That was not the case for 09 US models.

07-08-2008	#1 (permalink)
WhiteRabbit Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Vehicle: 2009 SLK 350 Posts: 357 Country: Thanks: 71 Thanked 34 Times in 22 Posts	SmartTop Roof Module Updates for 09 SLKs Last Tuesday Stefan of Wilhelmy IT Inc let me know if I would send him my SmartTop Module they would upgrade it with the latest software including fixes for the 09 US models. Namely, closing all the windows when closing the top with the interior roof control and adding back the double-click of the roof control to raise or lower the windows. If the changes did not work he was going to send a cable to connect the module to a laptop so he could watch the car/module data-stream over the internet. Well GREAT NEWS! The changes work just great. Closing the roof from inside now also closes all 4 windows. Double-clicking the roof control closes all open windows or lowers the front windows. Life is good. The SmartTop module is a must buy for any SLK but now even more so for US buyers of 2009 models. I'm really impressed with Stefan's support and response to this problem. Thanks also to JBanks for getting the ball rolling in the first place and following up on it. __________________ 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, Gullwing Red, 7G Automatic, Premium PKG I, Lighting, Heating packages, Auto Climate Control, smartTop roof module v3.22, Clear side-marker lenses.
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07-08-2008	#2 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 638 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	update: Hello Jeff, yes, we got it fixed with David's help. He mailed his module, I installed the new firmware and he just reported back that everything works fine now on his 09. I will be out of office from tonight til Sunday July the 20th. If any forum members want their module updated, please don't mail anything before the 20th. Really great job White Rabbit!!!!! __________________ 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)

07-08-2008	#3 (permalink)
vincent007 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Vehicle: White '09 SLK 350 Other Toys: Honda Valkyrie, Honda Ridgeline Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	So....that is GREAT news! If I want to order the SmartTop module, will I get a version that works with my '09? __________________ Vinny 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, SmartTop roof module v3.22

07-08-2008	#6 (permalink)
vincent007 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NY Vehicle: White '09 SLK 350 Other Toys: Honda Valkyrie, Honda Ridgeline Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 6 Posts	Thanx. Do "we" get some kind of discount if we order direct from Mod4cars? I've seen the prices vary from their distributer channel. It certainly not worth the few bucks savings if I order from their distributer and have to send it back to get it modified. __________________ Vinny 2009 SLK 350, Arctic White, SmartTop roof module v3.22

07-09-2008	#7 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,131 Country: Thanks: 378 Thanked 243 Times in 139 Posts	I applaud Stefan and his team for a great customer service and support for their products Question: what would happen if someone installs the updated SmartTop module on the 2005 to 2008 model year pre-facelift vehicles? Would the function at the center console roof control button remain 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, HyperWhite license plate lamps ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Scott), bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-15-2008	#10 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 638 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	Happy to report I now have an updated module. Sent mine in on Thursday and received it back today. I am getting pretty good at opening that canbus cover! As reported by white rabbit, the one touch console button now closes all windows. I even tried shutting engine (after stop of course), pulling key, getting out and the roof close continues and windows close. Programmed speed at 30 mph for roof open/close while driving. Though Stefan was on vacation, Sven took care of me. new updated verion is 3.22. Great customer service for sure. Any questions, please feel free to ask myself and I am sure also white rabbit. __________________ 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)

2 Weeks Ago	#11 (permalink)
bjj007 SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: norwich,norfolk,uk Vehicle: 2008 58reg SLK 200k Posts: 49 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i was bout to order one of these from uk stock, but im scared to now, as will prob be older stock. have asked awaiting reply. i live in uk, is it easy to do firmware upgrade? if its not on, the windows dont shut basically?

2 Weeks Ago	#12 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 638 Country: Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 22 Posts	mods-4-cars does the upgrade if it is their unit. you mail it in and they mail it back. version 3.22 is the lowest version with the 09 upgrade. you might want to order from their website. they are swedish, yah! __________________ 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)

2 Weeks Ago	#13 (permalink)
webslinger Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Vehicle: '07 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: Honda motorcycle Posts: 531 Country: Thanks: 21 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Any benefit to us with oh... say the '07's to consider updating our firmware?

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