PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post

Jeremy5848 · #7 11-16-2010, 11:27 AM

There may indeed be similar laws in the USA but how many times have we seen big diesel trucks idling at a truck stop for hours on end? In cold climates, people have been known to leave their diesels idling at work all day . . . isn't it about time to resurrect that thread for those of us north of the equator?

I suspect that the enforcement of any such laws is very locality-dependent. Someone has to notice that your car is idling, call a cop, hang around while the cop shows up, point out your car, etc. Unlikely to happen "when i run in to the 7-11 real quick for 30 seconds." If your car isn't noisy or smoky and is in the middle of a big parking lot it isn't likely to be noticed.

As to locking it while it's running, a running W123 can be locked by just carrying a spare key. The W124 has a circuit that won't allow the central locking system to work when the ignition is on but I get around that with my after-market keyless remote. The W210 is a harder challenge that I haven't yet solved. You may be able to open the driver's door, then press the other three door buttons down, then close the driver's door and lock it with a spare key, a hassle.

Anything is possible but remote start of a W210 car may require so much hacking into the electrical system that it wouldn't be recommended. Probably easier to buy/rent a parking place where the car can stay warm or cool, depending on the season. Those forum members in the UK can just have their batman stand and hold an umbrella over the car.