1997 Mercedes E320. Can remote arm/disarm

I have a 1997 Mercedes E320 that I would like to put a remote starter in but was wondering if it could be setup to arm/disarm the factory alarm. It is the older style mechanical key. TIA, Steve

Should be able to if your car has Factory Alarm and the RS has the ability.

Here is what I have:

Constant 12 volts	RED & RED	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *
Ignition 12 volts	PINK/GREEN	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *
Starter	PURPLE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS *
Dome Light	BROWN / GRAY (-)	DRIVER KICK PANEL
Trunk Pin Switch	BROWN / YELLOW (-)	AT TRUNK LIGHT OR OEM ALARM **
Parking Lamp	GRAY/WHITE & GRAY (+)	AT LIGHT SWITCH OR FUSE BLOCK
Power Lock	BLUE/GREEN	DRIVER KICK PANEL OR
Power Unlock	BLACK/ BROWN	AT REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.

Negitive Pulse Door Lock Circuit . * Remove Instrument Cluster (Pry From Both Sides) To Access Ignition Switch. ** OEM Alarm Control Unit In Trunk (On Pass. Side). ***Remote Control Unit Located Behind Right Side Of Dash.

Accessories
Window Up	D\ BLK P\ BLK/WHT D\ BLK/VIO P\ BLK/VIO/WHT * SEE NOTES
Window Down	F/ GRN F/ GRN/WHT R/ GRN/VIO R/ GRN/VIO/WHT
Ign Key Warn	RED / GREEN (+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Trunk Release	N/A
OEM Horn	BLACK (-)	STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
Headlights	WHITE/ YELLOW (+)	AT LIGHT SWITCH
OEM Alarm Arm	YELLOW/BLUE (-)	DRIVER KICK PANEL OR OEM ALARM **
OEM Alarm Disarm	GREEN/ YELLOW (-)	DRIVER KICK PANEL OR OEM ALARM **

*  Reversal Rest At Positive. Location: At Control Module Beneath Rear Seat (Driver Side). ** OEM Alarm In Trunk (Pass. Side). BLUE Unlock Wire Also Disarms OEM Alarm

Remote Start
Tach Signal	GREEN/ YELLOW	AT DATA LINK CONNECTOR *
Ignition #2	PINK/GREEN	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition #3	N/A
Accessory	PINK/BLUE	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Neutral Safety	NOT GROUNDING TYPE -	OEM SWITCH OPENS STARTER CIRCUIT
Brake Light	BLACK/ RED / WHITE (+)	AT SWITCH ON BRAKE PEDAL BRACKET
Reverse Light	GRAY / YELLOW (+)	AT FUSE/RELAY BLOCK
Rear Window Defrost	BLACK (+)	AT SWITCH

* Tach Wire Also Found At Instrument Cluster. NOTE: E-420 And E500 Tach Wire GREEN / WHITE.

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Thanks. Is this for a 1997 E320?

I had a Hornet 554t two way with starter and alarm installed today. One problem that we are having is the door unlocks when the car starts and cannot be locked with the remote. The only way to lock it is to use the switch in the centre of the dash. Then you can't unlock it with the factory remote or alarm remote. Also, can a regular metal key be setup to start the car or do I need to use a factory switchblade key? The only way I can start it without using the factory switchblade key is to use the remote starter to start the car and then use a key in the ignition to keep it running. I would prefer to only carry one remote. Also how did you mount the switchblade key in the 555u box. Sorry for all the questions and thanks for all the help, Steve

As far as the door locks go, what wires did you use and did you bypass the OEM security disarm wire with the unlock wire or with the designated disarm wire from the Hornet ? For the bypass module, if you can't fit the whole switch blade into the container, then try taking the entire circuit board out of the module and slip the switchblade into the loop. You will now need to wrap the circuit board with enough electrical tape to ensure that it is well protected from a possible short. Another way is to make your own bypass module and wrap 20 -22 gauge wire around the switchblade. Use this diagram to help you: http://www.velocitymotorsport.com/images/install_notes/116.jpgJeff

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