97 E420 questions

Few questions:
1) Has there ever been mention by other owners of 97 W210's of problems in rough shifting? My dealer can't figure it out and claims my rough shift from 1-2 to be normal. Shrug, I don't know what to do about it!
2) Aftermarket alarms--since the IR alarm is rather annoying, I had an aftermarket Clifford alarm installed. Everything is fine except that the aftermarket alarm's lock is wired to the factory alarm's lock mechanism, which works great except it prevents the aftermarket alarm from "auto-locking" when the car is started or hits a certain RPM (a feature on the clifford alarm). Does anyone know where the wires are for activating the hydraulic pump door locks? Any suggestions or precautions? I am basically going to relay this information to the installer (who is pretty good just doesn't know where to find the wires haha )

Thanks

I like the factory alarm and keyless system and would not have had an aftermarket one installed...Sorry!! On the transmission, there has been many service bulletins for the tourque converter lock up and for new control units and valve bodies. Have the dealer make sure you have the latest ones.

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[This message has been edited by Benzmac (edited 04-06-99).]

[This message has been edited by Benzmac (edited 04-06-99).]

Well the aftermarket is okay if you dont mind fumbling to point your remote at he door or specific sensors, which I find rather irritating and hard to use when hands full. That's why I changed it. Okay I'll ask my dealer for the transmisison stuff thanks