Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System
On 3/6/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just disable the bloody thing. It does basically no good anyway. (Think about it- when was the last time you heard a car alarm - ANY car alarm - and rushed out to go see what was the matter?) Find the black box labaled Becker and unplug all connectors. On a W124, it's located under the passenger's feet against the firwall, next to the red SRS connector. I'm not sure where it is on a W126 but I bet Kleb or someone else can edify us. And once you disable it you can also permanently remove the siren from under the hood, which makes access to the GP relay to test the plugs that much easier. Reason enough! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System
Now this morning went out to warm up the car for the wife, open the drivers side car door and the alarm starts going off, nothing I did with the master key with red dot would help. Did you try the other two locks? All will operate the alarm, but for obvious reasons one of them gets a _lot_ more wear! I think it was pure coincidence. This, btw, is one big reason I've installed a keyless remote in our SDL. Saves wear and tear on the locks. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System
I'll try the passenger front door and the trunk lock when I go home for lunch. IIRC this suggestion is even in the owner's manual. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System
Just disable the bloody thing. It does basically no good anyway. (Think about it- when was the last time you heard a car alarm - ANY car alarm - and rushed out to go see what was the matter?) Find the black box labaled Becker and unplug all connectors. On a W124, it's located under the passenger's feet against the firwall, next to the red SRS connector. I'm not sure where it is on a W126 but I bet Kleb or someone else can edify us. If you really want to diagnose fix it, I'd start by replacing the switch contacts on the driver's lock cylinder. (yes, the switch is available separately, no you don't need a whole new lock, like I had been told many moons ago...) =) -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 08:23:53 -0600 From: Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System Last night I changed a broken accelerator pedal on my 87 300SDL. All I did was remove the two floor mats, then replaced the pedal. Now this morning went out to warm up the car for the wife, open the drivers side car door and the alarm starts going off, nothing I did with the master key with red dot would help. Locked unlocked the car, started and shut it off, lock an unlocked the alarm was still sounding or would start again. Not much help reading the owners manual. Is there a wire or switch I could have knocked off putting the floor mats in? I started the car after replacing the pedal an move the car and it was fine. Any suggestions? Roger
Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System
Same location for the W126 if it is a factory alarm. On 3/6/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just disable the bloody thing. It does basically no good anyway. (Think about it- when was the last time you heard a car alarm - ANY car alarm - and rushed out to go see what was the matter?) Find the black box labaled Becker and unplug all connectors. On a W124, it's located under the passenger's feet against the firwall, next to the red SRS connector. I'm not sure where it is on a W126 but I bet Kleb or someone else can edify us. If you really want to diagnose fix it, I'd start by replacing the switch contacts on the driver's lock cylinder. (yes, the switch is available separately, no you don't need a whole new lock, like I had been told many moons ago...) =) -Dave M. -- Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 08:23:53 -0600 From: Roger Conlon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL Alarm System Last night I changed a broken accelerator pedal on my 87 300SDL. All I did was remove the two floor mats, then replaced the pedal. Now this morning went out to warm up the car for the wife, open the drivers side car door and the alarm starts going off, nothing I did with the master key with red dot would help. Locked unlocked the car, started and shut it off, lock an unlocked the alarm was still sounding or would start again. Not much help reading the owners manual. Is there a wire or switch I could have knocked off putting the floor mats in? I started the car after replacing the pedal an move the car and it was fine. Any suggestions? Roger ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
