Where is the fuse for the alarm system located?
Locate the fuse box containing the alarm fuse. It is usually located on the dashboard by the driver’s door, in front of your left knee. You may find the alarm fuse in this fuse box.
Where is the fuse on a factory alarm?
A factory-installed alarm will have a fuse in the fuse box; pull the fuse to cut the circuit and shut down the alarm. Look for the fuse box on the left hand side of the steering column. Fuse boxes usually have a fuse diagram on the lid of the fuse box. Most alarm fuses have an alarm label on them.
Where are the fuses located on a Mercedes Benz?
Only use fuses that have been approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and which have the correct fuse rating for the system concerned. Otherwise, components or systems could be damaged. The light module is located on the driver’s side of the dash panel. E-Call (170 545 (20, ??)
How do you disable the factory security system?
To completely disable the factory security system, simply disconnect the harness that powers it. A green, two-pin plug is located by the hood latch, and it is attached to the grille by six screws. Pull the latch on the plug and slide the two-wire bundle out.
How do you shut down a car alarm?
Step 4: Pull the fuse. A factory-installed alarm will have a fuse in the fuse box; pull the fuse to cut the circuit and shut down the alarm. Look for the fuse box on the left hand side of the steering column. Fuse boxes usually have a fuse diagram on the lid of the fuse box. Most alarm fuses have an alarm label on them.
How do you take the fuse out of a car alarm?
If your fuse box does not contain a fuse puller, use your fingers, needle-nosed pliers, tweezers or regular pliers to pull out the alarm fuse. Read the instructions in the user manual for your car to see how to turn off the alarm correctly. The user manual will also show you where to find the fuse box.
Can a malfunction cause a security system to go off?
Rarely though, a malfunction will cause a security system to beep and/or go into alarm for no apparent reason. Your first instinct is probably to use your code to turn off the system, and this is the correct thing to do. Unfortunately, some problems can prevent the keypads from communicating with the main panel.
What to do if your car security system is out of sync?
Using the owner’s manual remove the fuse which will power down the security system. At this point the car will not start, reinsert the fuse to reactive the system. This is known as a soft reboot of the immobilizer. Sometimes the anti theft system can out of sync due to a voltage spike or an operational error.
How do I fully disable the alarm / theft system?
Using the fob to unlock the doors will disarm the system. If you unlock the driver’s door with the key and then re-lock it, the door will be locked but the alarm will not be armed. I have news for you – every time you lock the vehicle with the button on the door it also sets the alarm.