The soft top roof on the clk is reliable but it is still relatively complex.
Mercedes clk 200 convertible roof problems.
From mid 2003 the w209 had a galvanized body and much better corrosion protection than earlier mercedes benz cars.
2001 clk 430 with roof problems after extensive diagnosis which the previous shops couldn t figure out and screwed it up even worse it was the module el.
But i have an 09 clk500 convertible where the roof wont raise fully.
While corrosion was quite a big problem with the w208 clk class mercedes benz finally got it right with the w209 clk class.
The windows drop and the rear window moves up then the cover starts to raise near the boot.
In summer 2005 the car adopted what mercedes dubbed direct control technology.
The typical things to check on a mercedes benz convertible are as follows.
Your two biggest concerns are hydraulic system issues mainly leaks and weather intrusion fancy name for a leaking roof.
If you own a hard top mercedes convertible such as the sl class and slk class or a soft top convertible such as the clk e class and are having issues with the convertible top this article may help you.
How to open clk 320 soft top convertible.
Owning a convertible mercedes benz is fun and exciting until the convertible top stops working.
Somewhat curiously mercedes has never offered a diesel engine in the clk cabriolet although they did in europe a strange decision given the diesel s success in the clk coupe and the quality of engines in the marque s portfolio.