security system lights quit working
03-14-2008, 11:29 PM
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Bone stock ML320 and a Beast ///M Roadster
security system lights quit working
when I lock the car using the fob the lights no linger flash however they do flash when I unlock. what's the problem?
03-15-2008, 09:40 AM
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Disconnect the battery Ground under the hood for ~1minute (to be safe) and this should bring things back.
Think of these MBs as Microsoft Windows - they need to be reset once in a while.
Just be sure to have the Comand radio Security Code handy because after you disconnect the battery, it will not work again until you re-enter the code.
Good Luck.
03-15-2008, 05:01 PM
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gave it a shot - no go. I also noticed the rear gate will no longer lock with the rest of the car. I wonder if one of the relays is bad.
03-15-2008, 05:54 PM
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Most likely tailgate lock actuator is bad and that too would effect the lights as it flashes only after it confirms that all doors are locked.
03-20-2008, 10:17 AM
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Tailgate lock actuator has gone bad on my 2000 ML too..
I too am guessing the hatch lock actuator is bad...this is the 3rd lock actuator that has gone bad on my ML in the 112K miles/8 years..
Does any one know of any DIY instructions around to open the hatch inner panel to get to the actuator? I am thinking of DIYing it this summer..
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03-20-2008, 10:51 PM
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In my case, the lights etc. all work fine through the lock/unlock sequence - but my rear hatch will not power lock.
I too am guessing the hatch lock actuator is bad...this is the 3rd lock actuator that has gone bad on my ML in the 112K miles/8 years..
Does any one know of any DIY instructions around to open the hatch inner panel to get to the actuator? I am thinking of DIYing it this summer..
I too am guessing the hatch lock actuator is bad...this is the 3rd lock actuator that has gone bad on my ML in the 112K miles/8 years..
Does any one know of any DIY instructions around to open the hatch inner panel to get to the actuator? I am thinking of DIYing it this summer..
