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Nov 11, 2006 | 12:03 AM

#151

advans

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Originally Posted by MCONDE01

I will give that a shot....maybe I will get lucky!

make it seem like the alarm is going on and off for no apparent reason and that you are extremly annoyed and your neighbors have complained multiple times. MB will likely to replace it!

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by advans

just tell them this.

"my alarm keeps going on and off for no apparent reason."

and they'll check your alarm, and possibly "fix" it by replacing it, and then they'll put the chirp on if you ask.

they replaced my alarm. but my alarm WAS going on and off. 3 in the morning!

good idea!

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:05 PM

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Tony Berry

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Can anyone confirm that the 2003 C230K has the ability to beep when setting the alarm? I took it to the dealer last week and the service personnel had the general consensus that the 2003 CANNOT be enabled to use the alarm chirp.

If it CAN be done, I'll use WaveyCat's instructions to force the dealer into doing it. Is there also a % volume adjustment ability on the 2003?

Thanks.

Nov 11, 2006 | 08:13 PM

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Tony Berry

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At the dealer, using the MB factory handheld laptop tester, go into the car's computer system.
Go into Programs
Locate the Rear SAM Program
Locate Body
Select Netherland

WaveyCat, do you know what "SAM" stands for? Have you ever seen/held this "MB Factory Handheld Laptop Tester"? How big is it? I want to go into the dealer sounding like I've done this before. I can't afford a slip-up as my dealer will see that as a sign of weakness in knowledge and capitalize on it and not do the work.

Nov 12, 2006 | 04:35 AM

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It is possible and can be done in like 5mins... Just print off WaveyCat's instructions and be like... listen *****, do this now.

Nov 12, 2006 | 08:41 AM

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WaveyKat

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well the laptop i used to change my setting was a Regular IBM Laptop but it had some other type of **** hook up to it and the MB Program installed on the laptop
Pic of a SAM on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OEM-M...48103951QQrdZ1

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Nov 13, 2006 | 04:01 PM

#157

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by Moze

It is possible and can be done in like 5mins... Just print off WaveyCat's instructions and be like... listen *****, do this now.

I stopped by the dealer this morning to see what he'd say and, as expected, he flat out said it couldn't be done. I told him I'd make him a deal... charge me the minimum service charge (which I think is $24.95) and if it works, good, if not, I learned an expensive lesson. He seemed okay with that, but said his techs were busy (like they couldn't pull away for 2 minutes). He said I could wait or just come back in the morning... I told him I'd see him in the morning.

I've have some news on this topic tomorrow... good or bad I'll report back.

Nov 13, 2006 | 04:12 PM

#158

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by WaveyKat

well the laptop i used to change my setting was a Regular IBM Laptop but it had some other type of **** hook up to it and the MB Program installed on the laptop

I wish I could find someone with that program (that was willing to share it). If I could get 5 minutes alone with the interface cable, I could build one myself. I know someone (or several someones) with the cable AND the software, but it probably isn't in their best interests to share either with me. I certainly wouldn't be cutting into their business, but they don't know me well enough to trust me on that.

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Pic of a SAM on ebay

So according to the seller, it is a "Signal Aqcusition + Actuation Module" [sic]. So is it really a SAAM? I guess a look at the laptop screen could answer that. I'll try to peek while the tech is screwing with it tomorrow.

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Nov 13, 2006 | 04:21 PM

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tee_tz

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Tony you have a bad dealership - first they won't give you the new key, now they won't do the 'beep sound'... Wow! It seems like they don't want to make money (well at least not off accessories).

You need to find a new dealership!

Tee_Tz.

Nov 13, 2006 | 05:28 PM

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Moze

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Tony -- yea it sounds like your dealership pretty much sucks at life... Hope you get the beep, seems like you're right behind me on the same mods I'm getting... Cool

Nov 13, 2006 | 05:42 PM

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Something Slow

come to NY and i can hook u up with the dude who did mines and he can also add some more features like Gals left in gas tank, have the foglights turn on when making,Clear Codes turns, etc..

Nov 13, 2006 | 06:37 PM

#162

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by WaveyKat

come to NY and i can hook u up with the dude who did mines and he can also add some more features like Gals left in gas tank, have the foglights turn on when making,Clear Codes turns, etc..

I would love to have all that enabled, but a trip to NY with my car is a bit extreme. I would also like the ability to add the foglights to the "auto" position on the light switch. The foglights do a GREAT job of lighting the area immediately in front of my car as well as to the sides a great deal. They aren't just for "fog". I might have to do what I rigged up on my last Dodge vehicle. I wired a relay to power the foglights and powered the relay from the headlight feed. Headlights on, foglights on. Simple as that.

As for finding a new dealer, that's in the plan. I'm going to give my local dealer ONE more chance tomorrow morning. If they screw with me on the "alarm chirp" or "SmartKey ordering", I'll be going to Baton Rouge. I called the Baton Rouge dealer today and they seem quite happy to help me. So we'll see.

Nov 14, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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Tony Berry

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Update: The dealer ACTUALLY did what I asked (told) them. The service foreman came out and asked where the setting was, and thanks to Wavey, I was able to tell him. He had no idea that feature was in there.

So now I have alarm chirps! Happy day. I have noticed that the default volume level is pretty low (I guess I'm never happy). Is there a way to adjust the volume of the chirps on my car?

Last edited by Tony Berry; Nov 14, 2006 at 02:16 PM.

Nov 14, 2006 | 12:24 PM

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mig888

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Originally Posted by Tony Berry

Update: The dealer ACTUALLY did what I asked (told) them. The service manager came out and asked where the setting was, and thanks to Wavey, I was able to tell him. He had no idea that feature was in there.

So now I have alarm chrips! Happy day. I have noticed that the default volume level is pretty low (I guess I'm never happy). Is there a way to adjust the volume of the chirps on my car?

Damn, they got you jumping through hoops to make sure things remain stock!..Which dealership is this?

flip

Nov 14, 2006 | 01:03 PM

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WaveyKat

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Originally Posted by Tony Berry

to get the volume up high they will have to go back into the Rear SAM i can't remember actually which option in was in but i remember seeing something like 10% 20% etc i put mines on 100% its pretty loud but the beep also sounds different.. GOOD LUCK with your stealership

Nov 14, 2006 | 01:42 PM

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MCONDE01

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Originally Posted by Tony Berry

How much did you pay??? I am so jealous! I have to find time to go to my dealership.

Fight the power!

Nov 14, 2006 | 01:55 PM

#167

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by mig888

Damn, they got you jumping through hoops to make sure things remain stock!..Which dealership is this?

The only one in town, which might be why they are the way they are.

Nov 14, 2006 | 02:08 PM

#168

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by WaveyKat

Crap. If I don't have an "exact" path to get them there, they won't do it. I'm certainly not going to go back to have them do JUST that... they'll probably ding me for another 1/2 hour of labor.

Thanks WK.

Nov 14, 2006 | 02:14 PM

#169

Tony Berry

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Originally Posted by MCONDE01

How much did you pay??? I am so jealous! I have to find time to go to my dealership.

It'll be different at each dealer. In my case, it was a 1/2 hour job and it's $80 an hour. Normally they have a 1 hour minimum, but since it took all of 5 minutes, maybe they felt guilty. Who knows? It's about the only "break" I've gotten from them.

Nov 14, 2006 | 02:46 PM

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tee_tz

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Well at least you got it done. Hopefully if you go back they'll just do it for you -- seem like a quick change. It must be because they are the only ones in town that they act like this. My dealership is great, because they know the next one is only 8 miles away!

Tee_Tz.