mercedes c280 remote start alarm problem
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: mercedes c280 remote start alarm problem
Posted By: ShaunD912
Subject: mercedes c280 remote start alarm problem
Date Posted: July 17, 2003 at 10:47 PM
Hello,
I installed a Crimestopper c2011rs unit in a 94 mercedes c280 about two months ago. Everything worked perfectly with no problems. About a week ago I installed a cd changer in the same car and the owner told me that the alarm stopped working. The alarm did not react to any button presses on the remote. I thought it was an antenna problem. I did not install the antenna on the windshield because the owner did not like the way it looked. It's mounted underneath the dash. Anyway, while installing the changer I relocated the antenna. Everything worked great again, but only for about a week. Now I'm wondering if it might be something else. Does this sound like a common problem? Is it something with the Crimestopper unit? I've installed several omega products but this is the first crimestopper unit for me.
Any suggestions pleae?
Thanks.
Shaun
Replies:
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: July 19, 2003 at 12:06 AM
If the EMI from the changer cable is interferring with the frequency of the alarm, it might be blocking the frequency that is being generated by the alarm system. It's a shot in the dark, but if you relocate the changer cable to the passenger side of the car , it will bypass the alarm antenna and hopefully solve the problem.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: ShaunD912
Date Posted: July 20, 2003 at 8:26 PM
Well,
It actually started acting up before I installed the changer. I relocated the antenna and it worked for about a week. Now it's acting up again. I haven't had time to take the dash back out to see what the problem is. Who knows, it may be something obvious, but I doubt it. Another thing. Does anybody know where I can find a pocket to replace the factory tape holder in the dash under the radio?
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