Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
recall, I had a choice of tapping into the hatch, passenger, or drivers door signal. I went with passenger door, and the only bad thing is that if you use the keyless entry to lock it, you will set the alarm off if you manually unlock from the passenger door. No big deal if you know not to do it. This is why you do _not_ use either front door wire to do the installation! The trunk/hatch wire _also_ arms/disarms the factory alarm system. The doors, because they can be unlocked from the inside, have extra switches to do this. Go back and move your goodies to the yellow wire. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Has anyone successfully wired in an electric vacuum pump (a la 126/201/124) with the specific intent to install remote locks? [in 123] No, you just need to add one regular motorized actuator to the existing vacuum system and all will be well. Cheaper than converting, and _much_ easier. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Do you have kids? Ever have to hold onto grocery bags and kids at the same time, while simultaneously fumbling for the correct key to open a door? It's typically a much more leisurely struggle to fumble for the correct ignition key, once you're already sitting down and the kids are safely belted. The 123 series really needs this feature, since the driver's door must be unlocked in order for all to unlock - major PITA with regard to the aforementioned scenario, believe you me. Has anyone successfully wired in an electric vacuum pump (a la 126/201/124) with the specific intent to install remote locks? On 7/8/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I've always wondered what all the fuss was about them, I've got to have the key out to start the car anyway... On my 201 unlocking my door unlocks them all so whats the big deal? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
I just realized the link I provided in an earlier email no longer functions, so here it is again in all its raw splendor: http://www.audiovox.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=13356&langId=-1 You can try their dealer locator link or download the installation manual from there. On 7/7/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Channel clicking? Couch potato? -- when you are on this list, you don't have time to click channels! Also, a search of eBay turned up zero results for "Audiovox AA-925", so where would I get one? Leave the PC screen? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
I've always wondered what all the fuss was about them, I've got to have the key out to start the car anyway... On my 201 unlocking my door unlocks them all so whats the big deal? -Curt Date: Fri, 7 Jul 2006 18:55:09 -0700 From: Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124 To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I simply can't believe all you middle-aged channel clicking couch potatoes aren't clamoring for more info about how to install remote doorlocks on your 126/201/124 Mercs - S'up up wit dat? - Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Jul 08 14:09:49 2006 Received: from web32814.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.44]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FzDVF-0002Re-Cj for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:09:49 + Received: (qmail 88257 invoked by uid 60001); 8 Jul 2006 14:09:41 - Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Received: from [71.233.182.93] by web32814.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:09:41 PDT Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:09:41 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.7.cp2 Subject: Re: [MBZ] High Def, was: [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur .. X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List List-Unsubscribe: <http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: List-Post: <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-List-Received-Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:09:49 - I might once we get an HD DVD format maybe next year or the year after. I see where Blu-Ray DVD burners are only $1000 now... -Curt Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:43:15 -0700 From: David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur .. To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt Raymond wrote: > If you think HD TV looks good you should see it coming directly off tape and through an SDI connection rather than the extremely crappy consumer component connections most TVs have. > I guess that explains why I've never been that impressed with it in electronics stores. It seems it looks great when the picture is static, but as soon as there's movement it turns into a mess of MPEG artifacts. By the time you back up enough that the artifacts aren't noticeable, you might as well be watching NTSC. Given that and the astronomical cost of sets I don't plan on switching any time soon. - Do you Yahoo!? Next-gen email? Have it all with the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Jul 08 14:12:22 2006 Received: from py-out-1112.google.com ([64.233.166.183]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FzDXi-0002n4-C3 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:12:22 + Received: by py-out-1112.google.com with SMTP id z74so860546pyg for ; Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:12:16 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.35.88.18 with SMTP id q18mr3211236pyl; Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:12:16 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.35.86.13 with HTTP; Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:12:16 -0700 (PDT) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2006 07:12:16 -0700 From: Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> MIME-Version: 1.0 References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.7.cp2 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124 X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List List-Unsubscribe: <http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
I have used a bull-dog remote start unit in a 420sel (just for the door locks, no starting), and a automate in our 1990 300TE. Both were found on ebay for around $15.00. On both installs, Jim Cathy helped me out...thanks again Jim. You do need a unit that will extend the pulse. Pretty much the only reason you need to wire up some additional wires on it for programing. On the 420, I got fancy and made the signal lights flash upon locking and unlocking. This was pretty easy becuase the unit was in the trunk. The wagon's was under the rear seat, so I stopped once I got it to unlock. If I recall, I had a choice of tapping into the hatch, passenger, or drivers door signal. I went with passenger door, and the only bad thing is that if you use the keyless entry to lock it, you will set the alarm off if you manually unlock from the passenger door. No big deal if you know not to do it. Dave Wakin - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2006 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124 Zeitgeist wrote: I simply can't believe all you middle-aged channel clicking couch potatoes aren't clamoring for more info about how to install remote doorlocks on your 126/201/124 Mercs - S'up up wit dat? Between you and Jim Cathey, I know what wires to mess with, and that I can get a 925 Audiovox at Azone. My only question is: Did you have to do anything to the 925 to tell it the Mercedes needed a longer duration pulse for the vacuum locks? I found a unit on the net that I liked for $40 with two keyfobs, but their instructions demanded you install two spdt relays for an H-bridge. Probably too much work compared to your unit. BTW, did yours come with one fob or two? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Zeitgeist wrote: > > I simply can't believe all you middle-aged channel clicking couch potatoes > aren't clamoring for more info about how to install remote doorlocks on your > 126/201/124 Mercs - S'up up wit dat? Between you and Jim Cathey, I know what wires to mess with, and that I can get a 925 Audiovox at Azone. My only question is: Did you have to do anything to the 925 to tell it the Mercedes needed a longer duration pulse for the vacuum locks? I found a unit on the net that I liked for $40 with two keyfobs, but their instructions demanded you install two spdt relays for an H-bridge. Probably too much work compared to your unit. BTW, did yours come with one fob or two? Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Channel clicking? Couch potato? -- when you are on this list, you don't have time to click channels! Also, a search of eBay turned up zero results for "Audiovox AA-925", so where would I get one? Leave the PC screen? On 7/7/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I simply can't believe all you middle-aged channel clicking couch potatoes aren't clamoring for more info about how to install remote doorlocks on your 126/201/124 Mercs - S'up up wit dat? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
I simply can't believe all you middle-aged channel clicking couch potatoes aren't clamoring for more info about how to install remote doorlocks on your 126/201/124 Mercs - S'up up wit dat? On 7/6/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hmmm, come to think of it, I may have picked up the last one at that particular AZ, but I know I've seen that model around. Here's a link to the Audiovox page for this model, which has a dealer locator and the installation manual. http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1B724F5D Now that I don't need to scratch my head so much trying to figure the durn thing out, I could realistically install this unit in approximately 20 minutes--it's really that easy. I will add the caveat that I unplugged my factory alarm system years ago, so I have no idea whether my particular approach has any unintended consequences for interfering with that dodgy item. The vacuum pump has two wire connectors: - A flat plug with 2 wires - a power and ground (IIRC, red and brown) - A round plug with 3 wires - blue green and yellow wires (snip the blue wire ~2-3" back from the plug) The four wires you'll use on the AA-925: [Main Harness] Red - Piggy-backs onto the red power wire [flat plug] Black - Piggy-backs onto the brown ground wire [flat plug] (the rest of the wires in this harness are superfluous and just take up space) [Small door lock output harness] Red - connects to one side of the snipped blue wire on the VP [round plug] Green - connects to the other side of the snipped blue wire on the VP [round plug] Red/Black - unused (loosely connect the red and green wires to the ends of the snipped blue wire, because you'll need to determine which attaches closest to the pump and vice versa--I don't remember which is which. If you reverse them, the functions of the remote's buttons will be reversed). That's it. On 7/5/06, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. > > Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
I found a Crimestopper unit (don't remember the exact model) on Ebay for about $30 that included the relays in one small package. Very easy install as well. Very similar to this, though it looks like prices have gone up a little... http://cgi.ebay.com/Crimestopper-Keyless-Entry-Power-Door-Locks-Upgrade-Kit_W0QQitemZ260004907759 Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 7/6/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh btw, I installed an Audiovox AA-925, which I picked up at AutoZone for ~$50. I connected four wires total, all of which were locallized under the passenger side rear seat.
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Hmmm, come to think of it, I may have picked up the last one at that particular AZ, but I know I've seen that model around. Here's a link to the Audiovox page for this model, which has a dealer locator and the installation manual. http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1B724F5D Now that I don't need to scratch my head so much trying to figure the durn thing out, I could realistically install this unit in approximately 20 minutes--it's really that easy. I will add the caveat that I unplugged my factory alarm system years ago, so I have no idea whether my particular approach has any unintended consequences for interfering with that dodgy item. The vacuum pump has two wire connectors: - A flat plug with 2 wires - a power and ground (IIRC, red and brown) - A round plug with 3 wires - blue green and yellow wires (snip the blue wire ~2-3" back from the plug) The four wires you'll use on the AA-925: [Main Harness] Red - Piggy-backs onto the red power wire [flat plug] Black - Piggy-backs onto the brown ground wire [flat plug] (the rest of the wires in this harness are superfluous and just take up space) [Small door lock output harness] Red - connects to one side of the snipped blue wire on the VP [round plug] Green - connects to the other side of the snipped blue wire on the VP [round plug] Red/Black - unused (loosely connect the red and green wires to the ends of the snipped blue wire, because you'll need to determine which attaches closest to the pump and vice versa--I don't remember which is which. If you reverse them, the functions of the remote's buttons will be reversed). That's it. On 7/5/06, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124
Oh btw, I installed an Audiovox AA-925, which I picked up at AutoZone for ~$50. I connected four wires total, all of which were locallized under the passenger side rear seat. On 7/5/06, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just a quick note of thanks to Mr Cathey and Mr Stanley for their unwitting help yesterday as I installed remote keyless entry into my wagon. Jim's SDL advice and Wray's forwarded email (from years ago) about an install in a '92 300E were instrumental--read, absolutely necessary--to my eventual success. A relatively easy task, really. Love them locks...click click -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
