Mercedes R230 SL55 roof stuck - how to fix+tips on avoiding problems. Error B1263-001.

If you own, or fancy owning a Mercedes R230 SL, this video will help you diagnose and avoid common folding roof problems.

The 2nd half of this video, shows in detail how to fix the folding hardtop in your R230 if it gets stuck in the halfway position. This fault will often log an error code B1263-001.

Often the issue is a break in one of the S69/2 and S69/3 micro switch wires, and this video shows how to diagnose and fix that issue.

PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN WORKING ON YOUR FOLDING HARDTOP ROOF AND ALWAYS ENSURE IT IS SECURELY SUPPORTED.

0:00 Intro
0:45 What is the advantage of the folding hard top?
1:50 Check hydraulic pump connections for corrosion
2:44 Check level of hydraulic fluid
3:15 How to release pressure in hydraulic lines
4:05 Avoid damaging boot hinges and flaps
5:30 Why your folding roof might fail
6:30 What happens if you have leaking cylinder
7:05 Our car has an intermittent roof problem
7:20 Launch C read@r Elite V2.0 scanner - any good?
8:03 B1263-001 error S69/2 and S69/3 short to ground error
8:54 Roof gets stuck in half way position - "Visit Workshop" error on dash
9:55 How to remove roof liner
11:48 Manually unlocking the roof
13:20 Cut a piece of wood to support the roof
13.30 Remove B pillar trim to access S69/2 and S69/3 wiring
14:48 Roof catches lock and micro switches activated at Stage 3
15:24 Spice in new wires
17.06 Test roof with new wires - does it work?
17.46 Remove old wire and inspect for damage