tresean1

I didn't see much about this posted, so decided to ask (for reference, I have a 2014 E350):


Is there a way to change the alarm arming 'sound' from the abrasive horn honk to the luxurious chirps like the W211's had?


The horn honking makes the car sound so cheap like a Chevy or Dodge or something. Really gets under my skin every time I hear it.

mellonc

There must be.... My car doesn't make any sounds when I lock the car. it's just flashes the blinkers thrice.

blegthbloo

Nope. You can turn it off though, or change your horn to an aooga horn lol

PLINYELDER

Mine has the subtle two chirps, but it's a 2010 model.

AkaSigFreak

My 2008 C300 had the "Euro Chirp". My 2013 C250 Coupe, 2014 E350 and 2014 ML350 have the obnoxious Honk. I really miss the Chirp too. You can turn off the "Acoustic Lock" option, but I haven't found a way to change the tone without messing with the regular horn.

Lolxa

Hey, I have a 2010 with the chirps. What would happen if you bought a 2010 horn and replaced it with your current one in your 2013 since its the chassis, it would be a retrofit and maybe require a STAR device? Just a thought.

AkaSigFreak

The models with the "Chirp" would have a dedicated, separate horn to create that tone. The "Honk" models use a single horn to produce the audible lock and Honk.

Lolxa

I suggest another option. A trade. My 2010 e550 4matic for your 2014 e350.

(Jokes, I can't give up my v8)

In some videos of GLC 2016, they also use horn. Does the S class also honk or chirp?

belarus27

i was gonna say that you crazy hah cant live without that v8

hah i hope the S class chirps cuz if it honks its a fail

tresean1

Yeah I will surely miss the potent V8 from my W211 E550 (still have it for now, until it's sold---any takers? ) so wondering how I will adjust to a 80 hp/120 torque deficit?


Yeah, I'd love to find out what the S/SL/CL/G/GL/AMG-GT/Maybach's have---absurdly shameful if they have the horns too.