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I bought my 05 Roadster cheap knowing the top wasn't working. I figured anything can be fixed and have looked through these threads. I brought it to a Mercedes dealership and here is a laundry list of things needed and or repaired:
-microswitch and holder for "partition" broken.
-left side flap retraction cable is broken
-left trunk partition switch and holder and partition is broken
-left top stowage lid flap cable is broken
There might be additional hydraulic leaks, etc., but until these things are addressed-you can't even get to that.
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Cables can be made by a good bicycle shop. Check threads for more info.
Hydraulics can be rebuilt..
Can you raise and lower the top manually.
Whatever you do ------- DO NOT TAKE IT TO MB OR CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. Find a good independent European shop.
This Forum has a wealth of information and manuals + some very knowledgeable willing to offer tips and advise.
Good luck
-microswitch and holder for "partition" broken.
-left side flap retraction cable is broken
-left trunk partition switch and holder and partition is broken
-left top stowage lid flap cable is broken
Reading this list I only see two problems, lines 1 and 3 are the same thing and lines 2 and 4 are the same thing.
WHy did you take it to a dealer? Costs thru a dealer will REALLY discourage you.
Added to that, even MB dealers tend to not understand anything to do with electronic troubleshooting.
We can help you here just as much as a dealer can...