Door Locks going crazy
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this is statement of what's covered under extended warranty...
19. CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM: Actuator/element, pneumatic check valve, switches and linkdages.
i need translation if this means it's covered...
19. CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM: Actuator/element, pneumatic check valve, switches and linkdages.
i need translation if this means it's covered...
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The list shows items that ARE covered. What is not listed is NOT covered. The problem is what is meant by actuator/element etc. What I was trying to say is, without knowing what those terms mean and without knowing how the car and its parts are put together, it would be quite impossible for me to challenge the service adviser when s/he tells me what's wrong is due to something else. I would not know if this something else is actually included in the warranty. That's why I posted here to see if some technically savvy members could help out.
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I had the same problem with my driver door lock just after the warranty ran out on my 02 C240. I replaced the door lock (part #203-720-01-35)mechanism myself. Took me about 3 hrs. to do the job. If you have extended warranty, I think it should be covered. I have added photos with directions of the part that I had replaced. This may help you with your warranty. Good luck with the dealership.
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wifey just picked up the car from the dealer.
all taken care of under the extended warranty.
will scan the invoice tonite IF someone needs it to get it covered by the stealer...
all taken care of under the extended warranty.
will scan the invoice tonite IF someone needs it to get it covered by the stealer...
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Congratulations! 
This is great news. I would like to have a copy of the invoice if you don't mind scanning it. I have no luck with the dealers in Houston. I just sent an email to MBUSA. But I believe acopy of an invoice would be the best argument/evidence. BTW, did you have to hag with the stealers?
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This is great news. I would like to have a copy of the invoice if you don't mind scanning it. I have no luck with the dealers in Houston. I just sent an email to MBUSA. But I believe acopy of an invoice would be the best argument/evidence. BTW, did you have to hag with the stealers?Cool
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thx.
they said if it was actuator that's gone bad, then yes it's covered under warranty. but, they wouldn't know until they actually inspect my car. in the worse case, if it wasn't covered, i had to pay for the loaner. luckily, everything worked out.
they said if it was actuator that's gone bad, then yes it's covered under warranty. but, they wouldn't know until they actually inspect my car. in the worse case, if it wasn't covered, i had to pay for the loaner. luckily, everything worked out.
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It would be nice to know from your invoice what parts they actually replaced. It does not seem that anyone here knows what exactly is THE actuator, and whether it is part of an assembly that includes other parts that need to be replaced. It would be of great help if you would scan your invoice so I can take it with me. Thanks.
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Hey coolshades,
You can get all the information and photos from the "DVD Service Manual" for the W203. Part #P-2700-203-06
Order it direct from their website. wwwmbusa.com or phone 1800-FOR-MERCEDES. Cost is $60 (plus $5 shipping) in the USA.
If you do a lot of work on your vehicle, this might help you out.
BTW. I believe the "door actuator" is one piece, the one in the photo I supplied in post #30.
You can get all the information and photos from the "DVD Service Manual" for the W203. Part #P-2700-203-06
Order it direct from their website. wwwmbusa.com or phone 1800-FOR-MERCEDES. Cost is $60 (plus $5 shipping) in the USA.
If you do a lot of work on your vehicle, this might help you out.
BTW. I believe the "door actuator" is one piece, the one in the photo I supplied in post #30.
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Well, I took the kompressor this morning to another dealer in town. I got a call this afternoon for the SA who said it was definitely the actuator, and the work "should" be covered by the extended warranty. The car should be ready tomorrow afternoon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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hey guys, just a question about door locks.
Does yoiur central unlock not work when the car is off? For my car, the central door unlock "by opening the door" does not work when the car is off, it only works when the key is still in or when the car is still on...
wtf is going on here?
Does yoiur central unlock not work when the car is off? For my car, the central door unlock "by opening the door" does not work when the car is off, it only works when the key is still in or when the car is still on...
wtf is going on here?
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I got the car back this evening. It's fixed and NO COST, covered by extended warranty. I compared the items changed, same as mj50's. Hey mj50, thank you for your support and help.
Last edited by coolshades; Mar 15, 2007 at 12:09 AM.
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Cloudz, my problem was the driver door lock cycled for about 4 times and, depending on luck, the car would lock. It happened whenever the door lock was activated, either when the car gets to 9 mph, I pressed the car's lock button, or tried to lock the door using the remote, regardless whether the car was on or off. I did not have a problem similar to yours. You might want to start a thread and let the experts help you. Good luck.
