2003 Benz C240, Prestige Platinum APS-996a
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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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Printed Date: July 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Topic: 2003 Benz C240, Prestige Platinum APS-996a
Posted By: Trav3D1
Subject: 2003 Benz C240, Prestige Platinum APS-996a
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 9:21 AM
I have a customer who's seeking to have a Prestige Platinum APS-996(a) installed on a 2003 Benz C240. I'm not particularly a fan of working on German and European cars, but I have considered doing this one since this is a very close repeat customer. Does any one have any advice for putting a remote start on this car? Is it very difficult, should I stay away from this. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. ------------- Trav
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 12:30 PM
What kind of key does he have? If smart key then tell him can't be done. You can only do the ones that have the blade type key.
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Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 3:19 PM
I'm not certain, but I will check
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Trav
Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 3:34 PM
Seeking the wire diagram for a 2003 Benz C240
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Trav
Posted By: mo12v
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 6:02 PM
This is what I have: | Constant 12 volts | RED | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Ignition 12 volts | PINK/RED | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Starter | VIOLET | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Dome Light | BLACK/ LT.BLUE (+) | DRIVERS KICK PANEL | | Trunk Pin Switch | BROWN / WHITE (-) | IN HARNESS FROM TRUNK | | Parking Lamp | GRAY/WHITE (+) | AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH | | Power Lock | BLACK | DRIVER KICK PANEL | | Power Unlock | BLUE | DRIVER KICK PANEL |
Negative Pulse Door Locks | Accessories | | Window Up | | | | Window Down | | | | Ign Key Warn | PINK/BLUE (-) | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Trunk Release | VIOLET | AT TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH | | OEM Horn | | | | Headlights | WHITE/ YELLOW (+) | AT HEADLIGHT SWITCH | | OEM Alarm Arm | | | | OEM Alarm Disarm | | |
Negative Pulse Trunk Release | Remote Start | | Tach Signal | GREEN/ YELLOW | PASSENGER SIDE REAR OF ENGINE | | Ignition #2 | PINK/BLUE | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Ignition #3 | | | | Accessory | PINK/GREEN | IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS | | Neutral Safety | | | | Brake Light | BLACK/ RED (+) | AT SWITCH ABOVE PEDAL | | Reverse Light | GREEN/ YELLOW (+) | IN HARNESS TO TRANSMISSION | | Rear Window Defrost | | |
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Posted By: Trav3D1
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 7:26 AM
Just to make sure, the smartkey is the key that flips open by pushing the button?
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Trav
Posted By: metaverse
Date Posted: November 16, 2004 at 9:02 AM
If I recall correctly, the smartkey is a FOB style key..it does not have a key per se, more like a plastic rectangular tip that has an RFID tag that scrambles encryption randomly.. It will unlock the car within proximity and lock when leaving proximity. You just stick the key into a holder in the dash where a normal ignition would be. This system is very complex and impossible to steal..or at least not worth a thief's time unless he is carjacking you.
The flipkey is just a regular key thta folds obviously to prevent jabbing you..or to be used as a jabber..
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