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Mercedes M Klasse Diesel Alarm Problem

My 2006 Mercedes M Klasse diesel alarm is going crazy It keeps going off randomly, or sometimes doesn't arm at all. I scanned it and it's showing a siren communication fault at 247650 km. The error memory says the cable or plug connection to the siren is likely the issue. Any ideas on alarm reset or disarm procedures? The shop quoted me 95€ to fix it.

4 comment(s)

janakoenig1

That quoted price isn't too bad. Before you tear into the wiring, have you checked the car battery? A weak battery can cause weird electrical issues. Also, where is the siren located on that model? That might give you a clue where to start looking for a wiring issue.

helmutdragon6 (Author)

Good point about the battery! I'll check that first thing. As for siren location, I'm not sure. Is there a common place they usually hide these things? Like under the hood, or maybe near a wheel well? If it's corrosion, I hope I can get to the wiring. I am not a mechanic, so if it goes beyond simple fixes I am at the end of my knowledge.

janakoenig1

A low battery can cause the alarm to act up. Siren location varies, but under the hood near the firewall or inside a fender well are common spots. You could also try searching online forums specific to your model; someone's probably posted a diagram or photo. If you're not comfortable tracing the wiring, especially if it's buried deep, that 95€ quote is looking better. Sometimes it's cheaper to pay a pro than to break something else fixing it yourself. It could be a corroded connection, but they will check everything.

helmutdragon6 (Author)

I checked the battery, and it seemed fine. Looked up the siren location, and it was buried deep. I admitted defeat and took it to the shop. Turns out, it WAS a corroded connector on the siren wiring, just like the error code suggested. 95€ later, the alarm is working perfectly again. Thanks for the help!

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