Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 11-30-2003, 05:09 PM
TonySz
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Keyless in an 86 300SDL....actuator or not?

I'd like to put a keyless entry unit into an 86 300SDL and I'm coming to my fellow MB brethren for help. So far I haven't found a solid-state unit behind the back seat like I thought I would, nor can I find one in the trunk. Is another actuator needed in the door or is there a solid-state unit hiding somewhere I can splice into? TIA

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 11-30-2003, 05:17 PM
sixto's Avatar
smoke gets in your eyes
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Eastern TN
Posts: 20,841
What solid state unit are you looking for? The central locking system of the SDL runs off a pneumatic pump. Check the archives for fitting a remote keyless entry system to such a system. You need a system that can be configured to provide a pulse for something like 2 seconds. Many but not all RKE systems have such a feature.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL
83 300SD ... $1100, see cars forum
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11-30-2003, 05:23 PM
TonySz
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
I searched already but didn't find any definitive answers. I remember seeing something about a unit down behind the rear pass/side wheel but I didn't see anything like that. The only thing I saw was the actuator for the fuel door. I'll search again. Re: solid-state unit, I meant some type of controller circuit that I could splice into for the keyless receiver. Thanks.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11-30-2003, 05:30 PM
sixto's Avatar
smoke gets in your eyes
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Eastern TN
Posts: 20,841
There's no such circuit, it's all mechanical. The door and trunk lock switches send a 12V or ground signal to the pneumatic pump depending on switch position. The pneumatic pump has internal mechanisms to to await a lock signal when it's unlocked and an unlock signal when it's locked.

I seem to remember the name of B. Greer associated with finding the simplest solution to RKE in these cars. Expand your search to find solutions for 300E or W124. Same central locking system.

Oh, and if your factory alarm is still active, you'll really need those instructions since there's a separate switch in the door and trunk locks that activate the alarm.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL
83 300SD
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 11-30-2003, 05:35 PM
TonySz
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Thanks, Sixto. It's practically pitch-black dark out now so I'm calling it quits for today but I think I just found the unit. If this is it, it's sitting right next to the spare in the trunk. It's encased in foam rubber with a bunch of vacuum lines emenating from it. I'll search around on the board again. Thanks again.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 11-30-2003, 06:08 PM
sixto's Avatar
smoke gets in your eyes
 
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Eastern TN
Posts: 20,841
That's the central locking unit.

This is the thread and the fellow's handle is bstreep, not B. Greer (sorry, Bill) - I did it! Keyless entry for your 124 made easy (and less than $100)!

FWIW, I don't think Crutchfield sells the relay pack anymore. It's easy to make your own, though.

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL
83 300SD ... $1100, see cars forum
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 11-30-2003, 07:44 PM
TonySz
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
OK, I found the info. Thanks, Sixto. This'll be next weekend's project.

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:11 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page