remote window open/close
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i have c32amg 2003 euro car....
ones i manage to open and close windows and roof...but now i can't do it!
on diagnostics is turned on and there are no problems....
can it be that in door some module does't work?
"faulty left front infered sensor on handle"
could it be, and how much is it?
thx!
ones i manage to open and close windows and roof...but now i can't do it!
on diagnostics is turned on and there are no problems....
can it be that in door some module does't work?
"faulty left front infered sensor on handle"
could it be, and how much is it?
thx!
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Try the IR receiver on the other door handle. Are the batteries in the remote good? If you look at the remote you should see a faint red light flash. The IR receivers can go bad. Not sure on the cost to repair them.
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'02 C230 Coupe (Me) '03 SLK320 6MT (Wife)
This is a typical problem with the W203s. I believe that the IR receiving window (little plastic square in the door handle) weathers and becomes more opaque with age. You can see that it looks white-ish as it ages. I have noticed that if you wet it, it works much better, until it dries.
Only solution I know of is to replace them, but don't remember the costs.
Only solution I know of is to replace them, but don't remember the costs.
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2019 C300 Wagon; '75 Triumph TR6; previous: 2004 C230 6spd sold after 17 years of driving
Only one side of my car works, the drivers side gave up last summer. I think the only repair would be replace the door handle as the IR is not a separate item unfortunately
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'02 C230 Coupe (Me) '03 SLK320 6MT (Wife)
Yes the Coupes had the option (at least in the U.S.). They had the sensors in both door handles in 2002 and then changed to just the driver's door later, as did the sedans. The only fix that I am aware of is to replace the sensor, and it will weather again.
I am also convinced that the end of the key also degrades in a similar manner, but not as quickly, also impacting performance as the car ages.
I am also convinced that the end of the key also degrades in a similar manner, but not as quickly, also impacting performance as the car ages.