[Mbenz420]

Hey guys I'm getting a remote start put in my 1997 E420 today, is there anything special about this car that I should tell my installer?

 

[Check Codes]

Only that if he doesn't know what he's doing, he'll end up owing you a lot of money. DAS modules, new keys and ECUs get expensive in a hurry.

There is LOTS that is special about your car. If you don't trust him, don't let him work on it. Basic rule: never take your car to a mechanic that you have to teach.

 

[Mbenz420]

I appreciate your honestly and help..I do trust my installer i work at soundwaves in Parsippany nj. We do great work here and he is probably the best installer in our state.
Welcome to Sound-Waves! check us out.

 

[mbvis]

Can you ask the installer if you can take pictures of his work to post in the stickies?

 

[Kajtek1]

Sound Waves is a proven leader in audio visual installation, home theater installation, car stereo installation

Nowhere it says they have any experience in Mercedes security systems?

 

[BigBossE320]

I thought you couldn't install remote start in the W210 (and others?) because of the Smartkey?

 

[Mbenz420]

yes the smart key cause of the chip in it..but i have a valet key what i will lose.
we use the brand compustar..and my "by pass" is called a TBXKEY
and no it does not say there that we have experience in mercedes remote starts.
i was just showing you guys the work we can do..and this installer knows pretty much any and everything..works on any and every car..
and im really sorry i wish i saw this earlier i would have had him take pictures im sorry..my next project i will have pictures for here.=] sorry again
oh yeah and btw you can do a remote start in any mercedes smart key or push button does not matter..for some of the newer models its all plug and play and you can keep your factory remote if youd like..unless you want more range, can go with after market

 

[redwood]

I tend to agree W/ "gregs210" comment. The W210 was not intended to have a remote start. you may want to leave well enough alone.

my 2 cents

 

[Check Codes]

I tend to agree W/ "gregs210" comment. The W210 was not intended to have a remote start. you may want to leave well enough alone.

my 2 cents

That said, some have succeeded, and it sounds as though he has, too.

Mbenz, what would it cost a regular joe to have that kit installed (including the kit of course)? Others might like to know. Congrats!

 

[Mbenz420]

a remote start kit? its pricey because we all know mercdes are not easy to work on
on that not, my remote start came out fine...just only when i remote start it, the car unlocks....hes not done with the install
but other then that i love it....
btw would you guys happen to know the LED buld sizes i need for my interior lights.
the main light in the center, the doors,trunk, and my visors? =D
thank you!

 

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a remote start kit? its pricey because we all know mercdes are not easy to work on
on that not, my remote start came out fine...just only when i remote start it, the car unlocks....hes not done with the install
but other then that i love it....
btw would you guys happen to know the LED buld sizes i need for my interior lights.
the main light in the center, the doors,trunk, and my visors? =D
thank you!

I am afraid that I do no agree with you that MB's are "not easy to work on". For those that do I suspect, like all vehicles, they don't understand all of the components in a certain system and how they all work together. Who would be able to work on any vehicle without prior knowledge of the specific system.

You would be amazed at what devices are notified when you press the transmitter key and actuate the central locking system.

It will be interesting to learn how or why he would want to disable the central locking system to start the car----so you are able to start the car remotely----how do you propose getting in the vehicle if it is locked, when the vehicle was designed to remotely unlock when you asked it to via the transmitter???

Regarding bulbs, they are all listed in the owners manual. I sure hope it works out fr you!!

 

[Mbenz420]

my remote start turned out great actually! the only thing is when i start it, my door unlock....but he said he will try to get around that...it was not easy but its done!
were a specialty shop and the things my installers know are pretty sick...

 

[mo747]

Speaking of being smart!!! Can someone tell me if I should replace my engine mounts with mercedes benz mounts or is it a good aftermarket engine mount to use?

 

[TexFinn]

Speaking of being smart!!! Can someone tell me if I should replace my engine mounts with mercedes benz mounts or is it a good aftermarket engine mount to use?

Yup... Sure fits well in a topic where remote alarm and its installation is discussed. :thumbsup:

 

[Bodya]

+1 ^ bahah...

By the way, the doors have to open since it disarms the car and hence the car is allowed to start? Unless u disabled factory alarm and went with after-market..

 

[Mbenz420]

i did not put an after market alarm..i only did remote start...so if i did alarm and remote start my doors would lock when i remote start it ?
and i dont know if my factory alarm is disabled to be honest lol..ill have to ask my installer?