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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 12:51 PM
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Hello all, I'm new to the forum. I purchased a 2007 c280 4matic for my daughter some time ago. She is now having a problem with the siren and the lights going off. Now doing a little research on it, I have disconnected the siren under the wheel well and now the lights are still going off. I had the battery tested and it was fine as well as the battery connections. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Dec 17, 2015 | 07:29 PM
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I have pulled the plug on the siren hoping it was just that, but noticed the lights are still flashing from time to time.
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Old Dec 18, 2015 | 04:57 AM
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Which battery did you have tested? The main car battery or the secondary one that powers the alarm system and is frequently the cause of the problem you report?
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The main battery under the cabin filter. Excuse my ignorence, where would the secondary battery be.
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The alarm system has its own battery in the wheel well, and if I remember correctly, it is integrated into the siren itself. Had this problem with my 2003 and the whole thing needed to be replaced. Had it done at a dealer so unfortunately I don't have any details about removal or replacement.
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Thanks again for taking the time to reply, but I have disconnected the plug from the siren in the wheel well and the fog and rear lights are still going off indicating an alarm. My question is if I replace the siren is there not something else telling the alarm to engage. Thanks again for any help.
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Is there just the siren or is there an alarm module as well? I thought it was all one unit. Plus, I remember the SA saying it had its own power supply as back up so that a thief couldn't disable the alarm by disconnecting the main battery.
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Thats the thing I'm trying to find out, I dont mind spending the $200 for a new siren but I want to make sure there isnt a modual or something engaging it thats damaged.
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Take a look at bayhas.com. Check the electrical section and you will find plenty of info on the anti-theft alarm. Also, search this forum for "anti theft alarm". Plenty of info there too. Good luck.
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This is the correct link to the site I mentioned:

http://bayhas.com/mercedes/w203/contents/home.htm
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