SLK/R170: PSE, Central Locking & Alarm problems. HELP!
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PSE, Central Locking & Alarm problems. HELP!
I recently changed the pump on my wife's SLK 230K (1999), it was corroded. We found the alarm / central locking & the window drop (on door opening) wasn't working anymore, all these things started happening which is when I noticed the pump problem. I replaced the pump but the only thing that changed is that I can now use the central locking from the dash button. Do I need to get the new pump coded to the car, could the pump fault take out the alarm also?
I'm completely confused now, I thought the new pump would rectify all the problems...
Please help me!
I'm completely confused now, I thought the new pump would rectify all the problems...
Please help me!
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I am having a new PSE fitted to my 230K today, asked the dealer if he could turn it upside down as in later models, they would try but cables may be to short. He will put it in a plastic bag, technolgy is a wonderful thing.
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Originally Posted by gary350
I am having a new PSE fitted to my 230K today, asked the dealer if he could turn it upside down as in later models, they would try but cables may be to short. He will put it in a plastic bag, technolgy is a wonderful thing.
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The bill came to £600 for just the new PSE and fitting, plastic bag was free, great for something that should have been a warranty and recall issue, it is a major fire safety problem how have they got away with it, I would like to know how many cars have had the same problem 1000,s I would imagine. I have had a look to see if my SLK350 has a similar system, can,t find the PSE lets hope the water can,t either.
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Did they code it? What problems did your faulty PSE cause, alarm, windows, etc....
Ours has stopped so much from working, it seems like a conspiracy!
Ours has stopped so much from working, it seems like a conspiracy!
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My son drives the car more than I do but here goes
The coding I know that if the PSE ordered is the correct one (there are many types) then it is already coded if its not they have to recode the system, having paid £100 for fitting 5min job (the PSE is £504) I assume they recoded the faults were locks, alarm, some lights and the centre compartment locked, oh and it floored the battery we had to buy a new one. Still not happy the car has less than 20K on it.
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The coding I know that if the PSE ordered is the correct one (there are many types) then it is already coded if its not they have to recode the system, having paid £100 for fitting 5min job (the PSE is £504) I assume they recoded the faults were locks, alarm, some lights and the centre compartment locked, oh and it floored the battery we had to buy a new one. Still not happy the car has less than 20K on it.
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I've just disconnected & then reconnected the PSE, I also changed the key fob batteries & recoded the key to the car. Now it all works again. At last...
Oh, and I did the plastic bag trick too. Like you said, it's a pretty poor affair though. Your PSE seems expensive, I paid £304 from Cruickshanks in Bristol (but I fitted it myself).
Oh, and I did the plastic bag trick too. Like you said, it's a pretty poor affair though. Your PSE seems expensive, I paid £304 from Cruickshanks in Bristol (but I fitted it myself).
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
I've just disconnected & then reconnected the PSE, I also changed the key fob batteries & recoded the key to the car. Now it all works again. At last...
Oh, and I did the plastic bag trick too. Like you said, it's a pretty poor affair though. Your PSE seems expensive, I paid £304 from Cruickshanks in Bristol (but I fitted it myself).
Oh, and I did the plastic bag trick too. Like you said, it's a pretty poor affair though. Your PSE seems expensive, I paid £304 from Cruickshanks in Bristol (but I fitted it myself).
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Originally Posted by Pigzmickey
Oh, and I did the plastic bag trick too. Like you said, it's a pretty poor affair though. Your PSE seems expensive, I paid £304 from Cruickshanks in Bristol (but I fitted it myself).
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pigzmickey, your right just called my son the bill came to £504 the PSE was 304 fitting 120 (cant believe that it takes about 3 mins to fit the 2 connectors and the air tubes, robbery) that comes to 496 so the plastic bag must have cost £9, oh the bill had been slightly upped because he was getting his mum to foot the bill cunning little B+++++d.
He also said everthing worked apart from the auto locking as you drive away the dealer said just press the C/L switch beside the radio for 10 seconds that does it.
gary - nice to talk to you
I have set my alarm to check the PSE everytime it rains or the car gets washed - once bitten twice shy.
pigzmickey, you, me and bazzle are like something from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy we keep meeting on different forums.
He also said everthing worked apart from the auto locking as you drive away the dealer said just press the C/L switch beside the radio for 10 seconds that does it.
gary - nice to talk to you
I have set my alarm to check the PSE everytime it rains or the car gets washed - once bitten twice shy.
pigzmickey, you, me and bazzle are like something from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy we keep meeting on different forums.
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"I have set my alarm to check the PSE everytime it rains or the car gets washed - once bitten twice shy"
How? I've never heard of this before...
How? I've never heard of this before...
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Originally Posted by bazzle
pigzmickey, you, me and bazzle are like something from The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy we keep meeting on different forums.
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Hows the weather Bazz? I'm hoping to migrate to Adelaide next year, I'd like to bring the V12 beast with me...
