Hi guys any of you roadster owners had trouble with the folding deck in particular the bits on the end that fold under or not as mine did today looks like a cable attatched to the frame and just some springs to recoil the cable poor idea looks like mine is going to need a new cable and poss the bracket as it bent it and damaged the paint bas---d

 

I have 22K of no problems, didn't have something in the trunk obstructing did you? Just a thought.

 

No mate the hood went in ok its the rear shelf bit on its way down i heard a unfamiliar crunch when i got out and looked back the n/s coloured flap was still tucked under o/s one was in the right place on playing with the cables on both sides the n/s one feels very tight as if its siezed looks like a poor idea to me cable looks easy enough to change but mine has got just over 10k miles no problems before with it going to ring them next week its out of warranty on the 18th going for MOT tomorrow dont use it much hence the mileage have a couple of bikes which i would rather use cheers ronnie

 

My roadster hasn't had a problem yet but thanks for the info just in case.

 

Well, mate I think I will uncover my car and take a look at what you described...just thought something might have gotten on the cable, but I will look at mine...thanks for the warning...Doc

 

Another UK roadster owner had an identical problem recently. Search for it, as he may provide some insight to the issue?

Here you go, mate!

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ad.php?t=23974

 

Thanks for that and yes its the same problem looks like this could be trouble in the future for one and all so lube them cables

 

Seems to be a consistant problem with benz cable systems.

I have had issues on three sedans with the moonroofs. Each case was a failure to lube.

So....
I'm going to get off my butt and go do mine on the Xfire.

Thanks for the info guys. Always a pleasure to hear from friends in the UK



roadster with a stik

 

I have seen this topic of lubricating the cable on the convertible mechanism but have no idea what cable to lube and what lubricant to use. Can someone please post a pic?

 

Motorweek tv show had a regular segment called Goss's garage that had a really good description on how and what to lubricate on the convertible top. Also mentioned the best lubricants in their oppinion. Segment was on the 2009 benz sl & the 2009 Nissan Murano crossover so it should be back on. It's on the speed channel in my area.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEkqSLLNLRk

Here is a link to Goss's, convertible top lubrication.

 

^^^^^ Thanks, that link to YouTube was really helpful to me and answers a lot of questions that I had. Lithium grease for the moving parts and silicone spray for all the rubber parts.