Problem: The most common problem with Mercedes-Benz convertible tops is hydraulic cylinder oil leaks. There are up to 12 hydraulic cylinders on the Mercedes-Benz SL, so this repair can be expensive. And if one cylinder is leaking, they should all be repaired, since the others will fail soon after one is repaired.
Solution: Mercedes-Benz SL Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Repair. The Mercedes-Benz convertible top hydraulic cylinders can be replaced with new parts or rebuilt. The Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace leaking cylinders with very expensive new original parts. Independent Mercedes-Benz repair shops like Stadium Auto Service in Ann Arbor, MI, can have your cylinders rebuilt at a much lower cost than new replacement parts. The cylinders are rebuilt with superior seals that outlast those on new Mercedes-Benz parts. Other Mercedes-Benz SL Active Body Control System problems will need to be diagnosed and identified.
