Gilly
Are you saying that in '98 SLs had both RF and IR? If so, then surely this was in one key - maybe these new keys have two buttons? As you say, one for convenience and one for CL/alarm.
According to AllDataDIY, as of 09/95 MB the SL changed from IR in the door handles to IR sensors placed just under the rear view mirror - can anyone qualify this with their car?
I still suspect a design issue/ageing and not just complaints about range problems - unless 'range problems' means no range, as in my case! This design change would have cost in the region of 100,000UKP or more; maybe it was made with several other changes?
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MB certainly DOES sell the IR receivers, you don't need to buy the handles to replace the IR receivers. I would agree this is probably the problem. I have replaced several receivers. Check with Phil at Fastlane.
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The receivers are definitely separate from the door handles as I've already disassembled for closer inspection, but the module is attached to the locking barrel (although there are two pins that allow separation). But MB say they do not sell them separate from the locking barrel. That means at minimum I need to buy the IR module + locking barrel for each door/boot + maybe Ignition barrel (if MB doesn't supply VIN matched barrels) - and that's expensive!
However, I will check with Phil as you mentioned. Thanks for your comments.
Lea