🚗 Classic Fault — Mercedes-Benz R107/C107 (1971–1989)
W107 SL hood (soft top) mechanism failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$100 – $500 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Hood mechanism tools, lubricant
📋 Overview
The electric hood mechanism on the R107 SL uses plastic components that crack with age, causing the hood to jam.
🩺 Symptoms
- Hood fails to open or close electrically
- hood jams partway
- grinding from hood mechanism
🔍 Possible Causes
- Cracked plastic hood mechanism components
- failed hood motor
- seized hood pivot
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Manually operate hood and identify where it binds. Inspect plastic pivot blocks for cracking.
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Hood mechanism rebuild with new plastic components
74% of users confirm this fix worked (19 reports)
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