Why does my 1997 s320s have an alarm?
Similar to 1994, 1995 and 1996 model years, some 1997 S320s may have the Sabersport lamp problem. Also, on some vehicles, the Parktronic system may malfunction by triggering an alarm, even when the car is not moving. This is due to the sensors picking up vibration signals.
When did the Mercedes Benz S320 come out?
The Mercedes-Benz S320 is one of the trims of the automaker’s full-size, flagship sedan, the S-Class series. It made its debut in 1994 and lasted until 1999. The S320–and by extension, trims of the S-Class–are comparatively reliable vehicles, with their problems mostly electrical or cosmetic.
Are there any problems with the 1994 S320?
The S320–and by extension, trims of the S-Class–are comparatively reliable vehicles, with their problems mostly electrical or cosmetic. In some 1994 and 1995 S320s, the engine may not crank, which would require replacement of the cigarette lighter fuse.
Why are my dashboard lights not working on my 1998 s320s?
Dashboard lights: The Parktronic system may display and sound an alert despite the vehicle not moving due to vibrations picked up by the sensors. Installing dampers will correct the problem. Some 1998 and 1999 S320s may have the same Sabersport lamp and Parktronic problems as their more immediate predecessors.
When does the car alarm go off on a Mercedes?
Mercedes alarm may go off even when no one is trying to steal the car. We have seen many cases when a Mercedes alarm (siren) goes off during the night while the car is parked, when you try to lock the car or during extremely cold weather. This past week we worked on a Mercedes-Benz where the alarm would go off randomly in the middle of the night.
Why does my car alarm go off in the middle of the night?
The battery in your alarm siren can go bad causing alarm to go off. You lock the car doors and a few seconds later the car siren goes off for no apparent reason. Hazard lights start to flash. Or in the worst case scenario, the alarm goes off in the middle of the night Many cars including Mercedes-Benz have sires with build in batteries inside them.
Where is the siren on a Mercedes Benz?
In most cases, the siren is near the driver side wheel well. Check out this post on MBWorld to learn about a few cases with this exact problem. Newer Mercedes-Benz cars are equipped with both a Horn and Siren. The horn is in the front of the radiator. While the siren is the engine bay or under the driver’s side wheel well.
Are there any problems with the 1998 S320?
Some 1998 and 1999 S320s may have the same Sabersport lamp and Parktronic problems as their more immediate predecessors. Apart from that, these comparatively newer model years do not suffer from any common problems.