Audible sound when locking/unlocking the ML's
10-21-2004, 03:03 PM
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Audible sound when locking/unlocking the ML's
Just bought me a used 2000 ML320 two months ago and actually my first MB ever. I was just wondering if there is a way to make the alarm/horn sounds besides the parking light blinking three times when locking and once when unlocking. Sometimes I have the tendency to just get out the car, press the remote while walking away without making sure if its lock or not. By the way, my car didn't come with the so called manuals................
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10-21-2004, 04:00 PM
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MB never had an audible lock/unlock alert. I like the fact that they resisted the trend to add beeps, chirps and other annoying sounds to a sophisticated line of automobiles. I wouldn't mind a little Mozart though... 
10-21-2004, 06:15 PM
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It is possible on the late model cars to do this by changing programming in the alarm siren. Late model E class cars will beep no matter what, you can't turn that off anymore... They just issued a bulletin on that today.
MLs never used the same siren, and therefore you cannot make it beep when you lock or unlock it.
MLs never used the same siren, and therefore you cannot make it beep when you lock or unlock it.
10-21-2004, 07:53 PM
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I've already asked this question, because I too had the tendency of leaving my car unlocked, I have a 2002. So when my alarm was acting up, I took it for repairs under warranty and asked my service advisor if he could enable the chirping sound, and he said that the only ML's that do it, are one's in Sweeden, and that he'd have to change all the settings to those of Sweeden's. Of course all you need to do is go to the computer and simply change the setting to Sweedish, but of course my service advisor is lazy.
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10-22-2004, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by saturnstyl
It is possible on the late model cars to do this by changing programming in the alarm siren. Late model E class cars will beep no matter what, you can't turn that off anymore... They just issued a bulletin on that today.
MLs never used the same siren, and therefore you cannot make it beep when you lock or unlock it.
MLs never used the same siren, and therefore you cannot make it beep when you lock or unlock it.
10-22-2004, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by myxtreme320
By the way, my car didn't come with the so called manuals................
FYI - Manuals for vehicles prior to model year 2004 can be ordered through the Customer Assistance Center. To obtain a document for your model year, please contact a Mercedes-Benz representative:
By phone at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372) or E-mail.
The manual contains information that will assist you in operating your vehicle, including:
· details on vehicle controls
· safety information
· technical data and more
· practical hints
10-24-2004, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by benzboy
When did the "late model" Es start to do this? I have an '01 E320 and an '03 E500, and my friend has an '04 E320, none of 'em makes a sound.
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10-25-2004, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by azinn
FYI - Manuals for vehicles prior to model year 2004 can be ordered through the Customer Assistance Center.
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10-25-2004, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ViKTORiOUS
I know the later model C-Classes did this, our old C320 needed its alarm to be repaired, and when we got it back, it beeped when it locked and unlocked. Don't think the E's have these.
If it were programmed for the USA it would not beep.
10-25-2004, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by benzboy
When did the "late model" Es start to do this? I have an '01 E320 and an '03 E500, and my friend has an '04 E320, none of 'em makes a sound.
