****Warning many pics!!!! - Need help with Clifford Alarm
 

I need to get the Clifford manual for the alarm system in my car. I had to replace the battery and now I don't know how to reprogram the alarm. Clifford will send me the instructions when I tell them the model number. They told me that every alarm has different settings so I need to know the exact one in my car. The alarm was installed by the previous owner. I searched for the alarm and could not find it. The remote control for the alarm system is carbon fiber and has 4 buttons on the front and 1 on the side. The alarm system also has a remote starter. I had to reprogram the alarm system once before and the person who did it for me pushed a few buttons on the remote and everything worked in a few minutes. He tried again, but this time was unsuccessful. Now, I pulled the fuse out otherwise the siren will go off.

Here are some pics of what I've done so far:


This is what I believe is called the Valet Switch
http://img233.echo.cx/img233/2694/dsc031976uh.jpg

Same pic just zoomed out.
http://img233.echo.cx/img233/6208/dsc031980rb.jpg

I pulled the Light switch out.
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Here it is without the switch.
http://img233.echo.cx/img233/7976/dsc032003kb.jpg

Now I had to remove the nut.
http://img233.echo.cx/img233/3932/dsc032015bl.jpg

A few twists and it was ready to come out.
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Here it is removed.
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Next the Emeregency brake has 2 philips screws that need to be removed.
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Here they are.
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Now once you pull the handle, you can see a 3rd screw.
http://img233.echo.cx/img233/2663/dsc032065ra.jpg

Does anyone see anything in these pictures that resembles the alarm black box that I need to find? Or does anyone see anything unusual? This is as far as I got today.

Take it to a local stereo/alarm shop and they may be able to help you. May be the brain is behind the stereo or in the center console where the shift knob is. There is a lot of places that you can hide the brain. Clifford is made by DEI so a lot of people have experience is it. Good luck.

I never thought about checking behind the center console. Thanks. I have been to a local shop and all they care about is getting maximum $$$$$. You don't want to know what the quoted me on resolving this issue. The first thing they said was ..."Ohhhhh it's a Mercedes. This is going to take a long time and it won't be cheap."

Post a picture of your remote. I think you have a Clifford RS2.5. Here's the link to the owner manual for clifford alarm

http://www.directed.com/guides/ogs.asp

That's a great link thank you. Here are the pics you asked for. The remote control has a carbonfiber but the finish is worn out.

http://img89.echo.cx/img89/2525/clif...control8uz.jpg

It's not a RS2.5 for sure. Looks like an older version of Clifford. Did you find your answer in those manuals?

I installed my pager/auto start alarm next to factory alarm module since I have to splice into factory wiring to save time. I had to run few wires to left drivers side to ignition switch. I think most convenient place for alarm brain would be next to factory alarm in passanger foot rest area under carpet. I did my friends BMW and we replaced Prestige alarm with autostart. His alarm brain was hidden behind the center console near center floor wents. Check near factory alarm module. I hope this helps and good luck
Victor

I don't believe my car came equipped with a factory alarm module. Did the 1989 W124 cars have a factory alarm option?