REMOTE Central Locking, Retrofit
Morning all
My 1992 G300 D has central locking operated by the key in the lock, but I would like to fit a system to operate it remotely from a fob.
Has anyone ever done this retrofit?
If yes could you recommend a "kit" as there are loads available on-line.
Thanks in advance.
M4YGE
Try to see what Spal can do. They may have an add on system to upgrade your current one.
URL: http://www.spalautomotive.co.uk/acatalog/AFTERMARKET_VEHICLE_ACCESSORIES...
What do the dealers say?
I have selected three possibles for you, from the page shown last in the list, below.
http://www.remotekey.co.uk/
http://www.alarmremotes.co.uk/
http://www.driverstechnology.co.uk/key-fobs.htm
http://search.aol.co.uk/aol/search?enabled_terms=&s_it=aoluk-homePage50&...
I spoke to a nice man at Mercedes Guildford........ love it when they say "a G what? Are you sure its a Mercedes sir?"...... who tells me that the alarm/immobilizer/remote central locking were "an outside influence". I thought it was a fob off (pardon the pun), but when I looked at the siren under the bonnet, I saw the the alrm siren thingy was made by Piranha so now I'm not too sure. He said my best bet would be to go to a car stereo/security shop and see if they can identify the model and acquire a new fob...... I am wondering if I would be better off just getting a new alarm fitted that controls the central locking..
Thanks for the links, I will continue to investigate.
I owned a 92G which had remote cl and alarm fitted. The UK dealers used to fit the system when the Gs were delivered from the factory. Mine had a Scorpian system which I believe was commonly fitted in UK to other models also. Fortunately both my fobs were given to me by the previous owner and worked correctly. I read some time ago on the MB club forum that theScorpian fob supply has long since gone.
Best bet would be to install a new system with imobiliser, alarm and cl all remote controled. Cat 1 approved it will reduce your insurance premium too
as above but with the clifford cat 1 imobiliser and remote start if ur that way inclined not cheap mind
Hi
Have you had a Clifford with remote start fitted then? If yes, how not cheep are we talking? And where did you have it done? (as you aint a million miles from me) I was just looking at them on-line. I called one firm and they said they had never fitted one to a G!
Cheers
Hello marge, remote start is an option on this system as i said if ur that way inclined, im not, there are other options as well with it, mine fitted feb/march 2005 you can av it fitted at home or work or take to them your choice, mine was done at my place took him 6 hours and it was bloody freezing that day, he also never dona G hes done a few now tho , kept in touch for a while after his name is marc he also fitted system to Dawnys convertable ,GAP security ( Global automotive products ) cost £500 ish over 6 years ago, very impressed with his work if you want his full details pm me rgds shaun
Hi Shaun
If you still have the details of the nice chap who fitted your alarm, would you mind forwarding them to me?
I did try to PM you, but failed.
Cheers
M4yge
Hi Shauny
Please could you forward me the details of the alam man you mentioned.
I have been trying to send you a PM.
Cheers
M4YGE
Hello,
Kevil Lount at MCS has just fitted a clifford cat 1 with remote start and a clifford gps tracker that is controlled by my iphone to my 93 LWB 463 . its awesome and he did a first class job. I can flash the lights. start the car, turn the heater on from the fob along with the remote central locking, plus i can cut the fuel pump from my mobile phone if it alerts me that it is moving and it aint me driving!!! it will text me if the alarm goes off etc etc. bout £600 for everything.! he is on 07773217222
I like the sound of that! Its a good couple of hours between him and me though. I will give him a call on Monday to see how he feels about traveling.
Cheers
M4YGE
ps. What systerm did you have fitted?
its a concept 650 with an intellistart 4 dont know what the gsm bit is called if you tell him i gave you his details he will do you a good price. i am very happy with his work though the wiring all looks oem
and he took his time. all soldered and fabric looming tape used just like standard.
giles
wont let me send pm either ? no contact as yet with alarm fitter as yet ,maybe on new mob ? Garwells man also sounds good
Do you get this when trying to send PM's?
Or something else?
Hi Mark
No, the first time it said something about an un-reecognised recipient name and the second time it said there was an error with the server or something and closed the browser.
Sorry I cant be more help.
M4yge
Hi Everyone,
Strangely enough, I had a new alarm, Immodiliser and automated central locking fitted on Friday. My G has electronic central locking which I wanted to automate. Have to day the alarm and the immobiliser are fine, but the automated central locking has problems. The auto doesn't work, and the operation with the key doesn't work now either !!!
Can anyone assist.... Maybe it's a relay blown ??
Thanks.
Pete.
Do you hear the central locking solenoids activating with key or fob?
Does the lock not operate with key or are you saying there is still no central locking when operated with key?
What make of systems have you employed for the alarm/immobilser?
I feel somehow the power to your standard central locking control unit has been disconnected and the remote is not properly hooked up. If the control unit is not wird up, then I suspect the central locking solenoids will not be heard activating.
We had a similar problem when we installed my clifford alarm, the alarm operates a second lock motor in the drivers door which effectively does what the key does, all the locks are switched from this lock, mine didn't work because this wasn't aligned properly and was jamming.
Watch if the lock button is going up and down on the inside of the door, when it's closed of course
Good luck Gordon
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UPDATE
It has transpired that the G did have remote locking as standard. Unfortunately the fob has been lost at some point.
Does anyone know where a new fob could be obtained?
Cheers
Ps. Thanks Piston, I had a look at their site, and if I have no joy getting a replacement fob, I will see what they can do.