Trunk/Boot Issue

[SteveF10]

Hi All
Not sure if i am in the right place to ask for assitance.

I have a CLK W209 (Convertible) anmd have been having issues with my soft top operaation, during the process of illimanation I removed the compartment cover limit open/close switch. Then I thought I would test the operartion of the soft top, obviously I had to close the trunk/boot to carry this out. Since doing so I have not been able to gain access to the trunk.
I have tried the mechanical key, removed the battery in case a solinoid was causing it to not open but to no avail.

If anyone can assist it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pauldy]

Hi Steve,
I've just found your thread? Did you solve the problem? I have the same issue with the roof of my 2001 CLK 320 (W208) cab. !

Whilst lowering the roof I started to move forward, the beeping started so I stopped and continued to lower the roof. I tried to raise the roof but nothing responded. I did a fault test with a MasterPro CAN OBD11 Code Reader and found no faults.
I then raised the roof manually using the instructions in the handbook using the allen key and 10mm spanner.

To cut a long story short, I tried to reset the roof and after several attempts I got to the position where the trunk (boot) was locked and the soft top bow ( rear windscreen) was latched but not seated against the soft top compartment cover ( there is a half inch gap between the bow and the cover).

Despite WD 40 and a lot of twisting I have not been able to open the trunk manually with the key from the fob so I assume that the system reads the rear bow as still open, despite being latched.

Before getting to that point the roof had slammed over onto the front windscreen frame. It has always done this in the 15 years that I have owned it (And I have always had to push up the front bow to initiate opening).

The windows lowered as soon as the front of the roof is unlatched, but do not raise when I tried to close electronically.

The rear headrests/rollover bar are lowered but will not raise.

I'd appreciate any guidance that you may have.
Cheers
pauldy

 

[DinnoDave]

Hi Steve,
I've just found your thread? Did you solve the problem? I have the same issue with the roof of my 2001 CLK 320 (W208) cab. !

Whilst lowering the roof I started to move forward, the beeping started so I stopped and continued to lower the roof. I tried to raise the roof but nothing responded. I did a fault test with a MasterPro CAN OBD11 Code Reader and found no faults.
I then raised the roof manually using the instructions in the handbook using the allen key and 10mm spanner.

To cut a long story short, I tried to reset the roof and after several attempts I got to the position where the trunk (boot) was locked and the soft top bow ( rear windscreen) was latched but not seated against the soft top compartment cover ( there is a half inch gap between the bow and the cover).

Despite WD 40 and a lot of twisting I have not been able to open the trunk manually with the key from the fob so I assume that the system reads the rear bow as still open, despite being latched.

Before getting to that point the roof had slammed over onto the front windscreen frame. It has always done this in the 15 years that I have owned it (And I have always had to push up the front bow to initiate opening).

The windows lowered as soon as the front of the roof is unlatched, but do not raise when I tried to close electronically.

The rear headrests/rollover bar are lowered but will not raise.

I'd appreciate any guidance that you may have.
Cheers
pauldy

Help anybody out there ! Similar problem today needing advise.

My soft top only went 1/4 the way thru it's opening cycle so I've had to push it closed manually (cos it sometimes rains in Yorkshire). The rear most latch isn't fully closed so I'm left with a little gap under the trailing edge of the roof. My bigger problem is that I can't get into the boot electronically now 'cos the roof isn't latched. So "catch 22" again. Need to get into boot to turn the 6mm allen key and secure the roof. (And of course, battery, spare, shopping etc)

Should the lock still work on the key ? cos it doesnt. The hole is vertical, and the key fits, should it turn anti-clockwise even with the roof unlatched ? Please advise before I spend the week-end trying. Thankyou in advance.

 

[Pauldy]

Help anybody out there ! Similar problem today needing advise.

My soft top only went 1/4 the way thru it's opening cycle so I've had to push it closed manually (cos it sometimes rains in Yorkshire). The rear most latch isn't fully closed so I'm left with a little gap under the trailing edge of the roof. My bigger problem is that I can't get into the boot electronically now 'cos the roof isn't latched. So "catch 22" again. Need to get into boot to turn the 6mm allen key and secure the roof. (And of course, battery, spare, shopping etc)

Should the lock still work on the key ? cos it doesnt. The hole is vertical, and the key fits, should it turn anti-clockwise even with the roof unlatched ? Please advise before I spend the week-end trying. Thankyou in advance.

Hi DinnoDave,
Looks like you have a similar problem to me where I could not get the rear bow to latch down. The link below is the info that forum members gave me to enable to close it. I’m still working on why the roof cycle shut down after the second stage. I’m taking it to MB for their STAR analysis to identify the fault.

Boot/trunk won't open, soft top won't fully close, hydraulic pump removed | Parts, Maintenance & Servicing

Hi all, For info based in London, UK. I have a 2003 CLK 230 dark blue cabriolet, which is a great car I got a few years ago. A few weeks ago the hood started acting very sluggishly, which I thought was perhaps a little rust setting in. Lots of WD40 failed to stop this, and after 4 hood...

forums.mbclub.co.uk

Hope this helps but I’ll see if I can find more info that was sent to me! Good luck
cheers
Pauldy

 

[Pauldy]

Help anybody out there ! Similar problem today needing advise.

My soft top only went 1/4 the way thru it's opening cycle so I've had to push it closed manually (cos it sometimes rains in Yorkshire). The rear most latch isn't fully closed so I'm left with a little gap under the trailing edge of the roof. My bigger problem is that I can't get into the boot electronically now 'cos the roof isn't latched. So "catch 22" again. Need to get into boot to turn the 6mm allen key and secure the roof. (And of course, battery, spare, shopping etc)

Should the lock still work on the key ? cos it doesnt. The hole is vertical, and the key fits, should it turn anti-clockwise even with the roof unlatched ? Please advise before I spend the week-end trying. Thankyou in advance.

Hi DinnoDave,
here’s another link which will help

clk320 w209 soft top stuck closed

I've looked through the forum and read a large number of posts on problems with faulty soft tops on CLK320 W209 vehicles but have not encountered any that appear to be similar issue to what I'm experiencing. I'm therefore posting this plea for help in case someone has had a similar problem and...

forums.mercedesclub.org.uk

cheers
Pauldy