DIY ASR Defeat Switch - Page 11 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Michael · #1 08-24-2003, 12:46 PM

All,

If you've purchased one of these kits, please advise where you plan to mount the switch so I can send you all the necessary bits (like the socket that installs above the HVAC controls, which the switch will plug into)

shanta · #2 08-24-2003, 01:12 PM

Michael,

I am going to install mines above the HVAC controls. I plan on taking out my alarm led switch socket thingy which I don't need (have aftermarket alarm) and replacing it with the ASR Defeat.

Regards,
Shanta

ItalianBenz · #3 08-24-2003, 01:52 PM

Hi Mike. I am going to to install mine where you did your. Since I dont have any use for the factory fader.. Is there more wiring involved. To run it down to shifter or is it easier to wire above the ACC panel. Did you have to remove your after market radio unit to run the wires?

Mike heading out to Sin city as we speak, I'll mail you the check when I get back in a few days. Send me some photos if you can,. I have a few more guys here in southern calif are interested.

When you do release these kits, put some kinda of disclaimer, you know off road use only type thing. for any reason if someone should try to pull a fast one.

I did that on a few things I created yrs ago. For mercedes owners.

See ya. Guido

vincec · #4 08-24-2003, 06:23 PM

Quote:

please advise where you plan to mount the switch

Michael, I plan to have it installed it above the HVAC panel, either replacing it for what is now the anti theft indicator lamp 'switch' or creating a new switch in the blank space between the anti theft alarm indicator and the snow chain switch, whichever is easier for Carl.
Disclaimer is indeed a good idea, considering the reality of the sad but true litigious world today..........
You should have gotten my check by now......Thanks a bundle Michael.
:p :p :p :p <------happy and grateful for ASR defeat kit

dairel · #5 08-24-2003, 07:06 PM

Michael, Mine is for a 1994 SL500, and I'll put it by the shifter, when I put in the First Gear Start I saw several switch locations cut into the back of the wood, I 'll mail you the payment on Mon. THANKS ALOT Dairel

Bryan Harter · #6 08-25-2003, 01:01 PM

Micheal,

I am back from VA, just read the posts and am thrilled at the prospects of receiving a switch. I need an address to mail a check.

I stopped by the body shop, things are painted and will start the reassembly tomorrow.
I also just picked up the front door panels for the speakers and took them to the upholestry shop, wrapping them is going to be tough!

I think I would like to install the switch in the fader position as
that will not be used with the new ICE.

Things are starting to come together....but the road ahead is still a long one!

Thanks!

Bryan Harter · #7 08-25-2003, 05:27 PM

Got the BergWerks first gear start module, seems the neighbor took delivery last week for me !!!
Just like Christmas !

Michael · #8 09-03-2003, 01:17 PM

I'm waiting on the sockets for hte switches from Mercedes - With those in hand, I'll start gathering the bits, doing the pre-assembly stuff as best I can, then get them out to you good folks.

Does anyone have any install questions, or are they answered by the RENNTech instructions and the info I've posted here?

Please let me know.

gsxr · #9 09-03-2003, 01:25 PM

That's funny, I tried ordering sockets for a different switch (to add a remote power switch for my Valentine-1) and was told there were none in the USA, they'd have to come from Germany. I wonder if it's the same part you're waiting on. What's the part number...?

shanta · #10 09-03-2003, 01:38 PM

Michael,

You should have received payment today. Please confirm.

Thanks,
Shanta

Michael · #11 09-03-2003, 02:34 PM

Shanta,

Got it - Thanks.

As to the socket, I got one set in, but they're not the right part - the (hopefully) correct parts are on their way, but all did I believe have to come from Germany

bdrought · #12 09-04-2003, 06:42 AM

Michael... sent you a PM, but not sure you got it.

Need to figure a way I can get the moolah to you

marc l · #13 09-04-2003, 11:54 AM

I tried following the renntech instructions and the wire colors did not match the instructions, if i remember, the instructions are for a 1993, maybe 1992 has different colors. Any ideas?

Michael · #14 09-04-2003, 12:21 PM

The critical thing is to identify the correct pin locations, as indicated on the front of the socket (that the ASR module plugs into). To ensure I didn't screw it up too bad, what I did was to cut the 1st wire (once my confidence was high that I had identified the right one), then I connected a continuity tester between the cut wire and the correlating pin slot - basically the front & back of the socket. When I established there was continuity between the front of the socket and the cut wire, I knew I had it right

Chris W. · #15 09-04-2003, 12:58 PM

Forgive me, but with all the twists and turns of this thread I was hoping you would create a new, detailed, step by step "master" instruction which eliminated the noise and false starts...

And send it/them along with the hardware.

You know, making it easy for us electrically challenged folks.

Rgds,
Chris W.
mechanically, but not electrically inclined.