SL/R129: Door Locks
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Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2021
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
1996 sl 500
Door Locks
Hi All. I appreciate all the past help and suggestions.
My 96 has the IR system with the antenna in the mirror. After that system stopped working, I replaced the IR Control Module, which fixed that problem. However, now the problem is that the locks will not lock/unlock when using the key in the drivers door and trunk lock. I can hear the pump run when attempting to lock, but does not lock or unlock. The locks do operate when using the IR Fob as well as when operating switch on dash.
Any suggestions?
My 96 has the IR system with the antenna in the mirror. After that system stopped working, I replaced the IR Control Module, which fixed that problem. However, now the problem is that the locks will not lock/unlock when using the key in the drivers door and trunk lock. I can hear the pump run when attempting to lock, but does not lock or unlock. The locks do operate when using the IR Fob as well as when operating switch on dash.
Any suggestions?
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Joined: Jul 2016
Posts: 701
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From: NE OHIO
1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
IR MODULE
Did you program the module to your car? than take the steps for the keys to be synced to the new IR MOD?
