Why does my Mercedes SLK Class alarm keep going off?
You’ll see yellow foam insulation around the PSE. Chances are, water has leaked in via the hose, and is INSIDE the PSE module.
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 keep going off?
Our experience was that if we left the door ajar, the alarm would no go off. Of course, this does not work well if the car is not garaged. Hope this helps. Do a search on PSE pump in this forum and you will find that this (unfortunately) is not that uncommon.
Where is the PSE unit on my slk230?
Had this problem on my ’98 SLK230. Check the PSE unit in the trunk, passenger side, towards front, behind CD-player. Fairly easy to get to just pull the trunk bottom panel out so you can see the spare tire, then it’s a few clips I think to get the panel off. You’ll see yellow foam insulation around the PSE.
Why is my SLK 230 alarm going off for no reason?
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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.
Our experience was that if we left the door ajar, the alarm would no go off. Of course, this does not work well if the car is not garaged. Hope this helps. Do a search on PSE pump in this forum and you will find that this (unfortunately) is not that uncommon.
Where is the drain on a SLK 230?
If you look at the plastic trim inside the trunk just below the corner of the trunk where the drain is, you will likely see a little water stain trail evidence of where the water has been dripping into your trunk.
Where is the PSE unit on a Mercedes SLK?
Check the PSE unit in the trunk, passenger side, towards front, behind CD-player. Fairly easy to get to just pull the trunk bottom panel out so you can see the spare tire, then it’s a few clips I think to get the panel off. You’ll see yellow foam insulation around the PSE.
Why does my car alarm keep going off at night?
A bad car battery or low battery charge is a widespread problem for a car alarm that goes off during the night. If you hear the car alarm going off at night and the car battery is dead in the morning, the car battery may be bad.
Can a key fob cause a car alarm to go off?
The key fob, also known as a car remote key, is a device which is used to lock/unlock your car doors and even start the engine with just a push of a button. Since the key fob also has controls linked with the car alarm system, a malfunctioning or faulty key fob can send an incorrect signal which may trigger the car’s alarm.
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.
What should I do if my car alarm keeps going off?
Good news is, you can disconnect all of the hoses, and the alarm issue will go away. Bad news is, you will lose central locking (including gas access, so you’ll have to get that sorted out), alarm, and I think one other thing but non-essential to driving the vehicle. 26 people found this helpful. 11 people found this helpful.
Why does my Mercedes Benz alarm keep going off?
Had same problem with my 2000 SLK230… Here’s an excerpt from the invoice for the warranty repair on my 2000 SLK230. “Customer states alarm will go off whether car is locked or unlocked. Found PSE pump & anti-tow sensor faulty test.
Is there a problem with my SLK 230 R170?
Hi I have recently had a ‘No Start No Crank’ problem with my SLK 230 R170. This happens when the key is turned on and all the dashboard lights show but the engine will not turn over. I did some research on this problem and it appears that this is a common fault with this model and there is a simple fix which can be found on You Tube
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.
The key fob, also known as a car remote key, is a device which is used to lock/unlock your car doors and even start the engine with just a push of a button. Since the key fob also has controls linked with the car alarm system, a malfunctioning or faulty key fob can send an incorrect signal which may trigger the car’s alarm.
Are there any problems with Mercedes SLK central locking?
Central locking problems in the R170 series of Mercedes Benz SLK are quite common. The issues are usually centred around the failure of the PSE (Pneumatic System Equipment) pump unit or its connecting air pipework. The pneumatic door lock actuators are simple by design and as a result are found reliable, even in older cars.
Why is my Mercedes R170 central locking not working?
Often if you listen carefully at the latch section on the door edge while the pump is running, any hissing is a sure indication that the pipe connector has broken inside the door and will need attention. To gain access to the door lock actuator and its yellow pipework you will have to remove the door card.