W209 cabrio - cannot open soft top

[666bxg]

hi

tried to open the soft top today but couldn't

dash display shows 'close boot lid'

i've checked and double checked that the boot is securely closed, and nothing is obstructing in the boot or the roof mechanism

one thing i can think of is the rear bumper was changed at the bodyshop last week due to somebody hitting from the back and splitting the bumper. prior to the repair the roof was working well

any ideas anyone?

thanks

 

[Dieselman]

It sounds like the boot closed switch isn't making when the boot is closed. Either it is displaced, disconnected or a shim is missing so it doesn't depress the switch.