Vario Roof Control Module

Mercedes benz r230 convertible top vario roof common issues.

Vario roof control module.

Closing sequence of roof vario roof activated. Switches s69 2 3 confirm it s not locked. It s also one of the car s most problematic systems. Slks vario retractable hardtops are probably their biggest single selling point.

This impressive system coordinates switches cables and hydraulics. I also do online diagnostics at www. Solenoid y6 energizes to prevent vario roof from moving into easy pack then the pump builds pressure. Control of hydraulic unit control of rear side window motors send function and warning messages over can b read switch position and sensor values control vario roof hydraulic unit relays to change direction of pump motor rotation a7 5k1 a7 5k2 5 limit.

I have been working on mercedes benz vehicles since 1997. The slk s electro hydraulic vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature. Klaus from top hydraulics inc shows you a simple way to test all of the microswitches at the convertible top control module and make sure that they are all. Control module limit switches control module n52 tasks.

However the top can be a huge headache when it doesn t work as intended. If the controller senses that one component isn t working it can cancel the whole job of lowering or raising the roof.