hood

Hello all, When raising the hood the rear saction haults about an inch above where it should clip-in. I release the button then re-engage and it clips in fine. Can anybody advise what causes this? Cheers, Dan

Afternoon all, When raising my hood, the back section stops about an inch from where it clips in, so I release the button and it clips in fine. Was just wondering if anybody knows what causes this? Thanks, Dan

Hello all, wonder if you can help? I am looking for a hood release handle for a mercedes sl 107 1985, does anyone know where I can get hold of one I just recently got the car and there are a few little bits that I am after, I'm missing a bonnet release handle and possibly cable, and also the...

Hi to all new to the club,would be grateful for some advise! Been looking to buy a SL 500 R129 97/98,the ones i`ve been to see have either had the hard top stuck on & unable to release or they have after a bit of effort removed the hardtop,but the hood would not raise i could hear the motors...

I need to 'synchronise' my hood but don't have the manual...I'm using [R129 SL] Electric Window which is helpful but could someone give me more specific directions to unlock and raise the tonneau cover? A mechanic pal suggested I just unhook the battery for 5 mins but I'm nervous that will...

Looking at maybe replacing the hood on my 450 sl . Anyone know if this is straightforward or complex please ?:confused:

What is the best way to make my cloth roof look like new? It has a few mould/mildew spots that won't come off plus it appears to be lightened by the sun in some places. Rear edges have some mould marks too. So far I've tried normal washing, scrubbing with nailbrush and toothbrush, car shampoo...

Hi, I have a strange problem with an '06 W209 CLK 280 hood that I wondered whether anyone else has come accross / may be able to shed some light?! When trying to retract the hood, a message appears in the dash 'Close Boot Lid'. Of course it is closed. It's as if the car knows the boot is...

Hi can anyone tell me what is the best grease, oil or other lubricant to do the hood mechanism on my 500 SL. All the joints look a bit dry ! Cheers Steve

I have an 1982 380SL over here in Hong Kong with the original soft top. However it is deteriorating quickly now and has too many splits and holes to think about repairing. Does anyone know a good hood supplier or can advise of options of materials etc. - there seems quite a selection out...

Hi Guys Clk convertable with blue hood getting quite marked what is the best thing for cleaning them. It is mostly stuff dropping from a tree in the driveway (bit sticky) Cheers Norman

I have just bought and fitted a new rear window for my Zed, and the glue provided to stick down the overlap of roof is not all that great (as a sealant is fine). So can anyone recommend one that is suitable for mohair roofs and will be pretty damn strong? :)

The same ones as the ones in the pictures:

Anyone got any advice on products to apply to your hood to protect it , had a devil of a job scrubbing green algae off mine over the weekend . Thanks in advance H

Afternoon Folks, I Have a 4 month old CLK Cabriolet (reg jan 08) and I`ve had some roof issues which I have posted previously making loud noises etc and I took it to the dealer rightly so as its under warranty. Now the dealer based in Blackburn (stratstone) who dont like to contact...

Hello all, I cannot seem to get my hood to come up on my 1992 300sl. The button on the centre console is lit up red and is making a gonging sound. The hood cover tries to come up but cannot seem to move more than a few mill then pops back down, the motors sound like they are doing something...

Hi all, Bit of a wierd question, but how do I get to a nut to tighten it up?!!! Its the strut on the hood cover on a 2001 CLK Cab. I might have to be a bit more specific, as I'm not sure what its actually called !!! When you lower the roof, the rear of the hood rises, then the cover opens...

Yesterday I was showing my new pride and joy to one of my friends whom I havent seen for a while, as I was showing him round when decided to pull the hood down using the remote control, now bearing in mind I have only had the car 2 months it was only the second time we had tried this hood as the...

As an SLK driver I try to drive with the roof down whenever possible so long as its not raining! So I am an active member of the HCHDC :rock: Anyone else out there as mad as me? :cool:

Not sure the correct term to use but was wondering has anyone ever came across a d.i.y unlocked for the hood in motion on an SL? I know you can get a plug and play box that lets you raise and lower the hood up to I think 30MPH. But thought I would ask the question befor purchasing the box.