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Tom Diab reported a roof cycle that would finish only after he gently pushed the trunk lid down. Members considered limit switches and hydraulics, but the thread ends without a confirmed diagnosis or repair.
An R230 purchase question leads to members’ hose photographs, disagreement about ageing despite fluid servicing, and an SL500/SL55 part-number qualification.
CPDay traced a warning that persisted after battery replacement by comparing charging readings and testing F52f1.
White Spyder traced a roof hydraulic leak to the front locking cylinder, replaced its sealing ring and reported three leak-free roof cycles. Later owners describe seal durability, rebuilt cylinders and a reassembly alignment problem.
