Fitting a pirahna alarm...

jontyash · 10-11-2008, 06:06 PM

I've got an alarm on another car which I'd like to fit to the 300CE. Has anyone done this before and is it easy? It controls the central locking on the other car which is all I want it to do on merc...

Is it something I could have a crack at myself - or best left to the pros and does it have to be a specialist merc alarm?

I'm OK with wiring but not great by the way...

bigbobs cl · 10-11-2008, 06:16 PM

What car is it coming off?

grober · 10-11-2008, 07:23 PM

this might help? http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124Keyless

jontyash · 12-11-2008, 10:46 AM

It's coming off an L Reg Nissan Sunny with central locking. It was fitted to that car as an aftermarket fit though so didn't come with the car.

bigbobs cl · 12-11-2008, 11:05 AM

You will need a full wiring diagram for the alarm and easier with a new loom if you can get hold of one.. It can be done but the central locking system will be different(there are about 6 different ways of C/L on different cars all wired different!!) Like i said, can be done put probably easier to start from scratch with a new alarm.

Bob

jontyash · 12-11-2008, 11:51 AM

Thanks for that Bob, if I start from scratch, do you know of any alarms/remote locking systems that are reccommended for the CE300?

Thanks

bigbobs cl · 12-11-2008, 12:03 PM

I use Microscan AN400 series alarms and the Toad Ai606 for a Cat1, both have been reliable. Been fitting them for 10 years and can probably count the number of faulty ones on one hand!

Bob

jontyash · 12-11-2008, 12:05 PM

Brill, thanks for your advice Bob that's great I'll look into them. Top man.

bigbobs cl · 12-11-2008, 12:07 PM

Let me know when you get one and i`ll dig out all the wire colours you need on the car!

jontyash · 19-11-2008, 07:50 PM

Thanks that's great

SilverSaloon · 20-11-2008, 11:38 AM

the link in post 2 is good and helped me fit my new remote locking fobs to my W124. Just splice into the central locking pump which is under the rear seat squab, drivers side.

Your alarm probably will need to have the option to use with a vacuum system though - mine did (you could swtch between vacuum and electric) and it means it gives the pump time to work i think.

joeywarren · 23-02-2009, 11:27 PM

Can anyone recommend aftermarket alarm/total closure systems which "have the option to use with a vacuum system" ? I need to sinatll onto my W124 E36 AMG ?

thanks!

joeywarren · 23-02-2009, 11:28 PM

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jaymanek · 24-02-2009, 03:59 PM

We have always used autowatch alarms... ive had them on some of my cars for over 10 years now with no issue..

They are simple and effective..

10-11-2008, 06:06 PM	#1
jontyash Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fleet, Hants Car: W126 500SE Posts: 146	Fitting a pirahna alarm... I've got an alarm on another car which I'd like to fit to the 300CE. Has anyone done this before and is it easy? It controls the central locking on the other car which is all I want it to do on merc... Is it something I could have a crack at myself - or best left to the pros and does it have to be a specialist merc alarm? I'm OK with wiring but not great by the way...

24-02-2009, 03:59 PM	#14
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10-11-2008, 06:16 PM	#2
bigbobs cl Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 227	What car is it coming off?

10-11-2008, 07:23 PM	#3
grober Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth SCOTLAND Car: E220 COUPE Posts: 8,968	this might help? http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/W124Keyless

12-11-2008, 10:46 AM	#4
jontyash Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fleet, Hants Car: W126 500SE Posts: 146	It's coming off an L Reg Nissan Sunny with central locking. It was fitted to that car as an aftermarket fit though so didn't come with the car.

12-11-2008, 11:05 AM	#5
bigbobs cl Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 227	You will need a full wiring diagram for the alarm and easier with a new loom if you can get hold of one.. It can be done but the central locking system will be different(there are about 6 different ways of C/L on different cars all wired different!!) Like i said, can be done put probably easier to start from scratch with a new alarm. Bob

12-11-2008, 11:51 AM	#6
jontyash Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fleet, Hants Car: W126 500SE Posts: 146	Thanks for that Bob, if I start from scratch, do you know of any alarms/remote locking systems that are reccommended for the CE300? Thanks

12-11-2008, 12:03 PM	#7
bigbobs cl Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 227	I use Microscan AN400 series alarms and the Toad Ai606 for a Cat1, both have been reliable. Been fitting them for 10 years and can probably count the number of faulty ones on one hand! Bob

12-11-2008, 12:05 PM	#8
jontyash Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fleet, Hants Car: W126 500SE Posts: 146	Brill, thanks for your advice Bob that's great I'll look into them. Top man.

12-11-2008, 12:07 PM	#9
bigbobs cl Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chester Posts: 227	Let me know when you get one and i`ll dig out all the wire colours you need on the car!

19-11-2008, 07:50 PM	#10
jontyash Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fleet, Hants Car: W126 500SE Posts: 146	Thanks that's great

20-11-2008, 11:38 AM	#11
SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 5,936	the link in post 2 is good and helped me fit my new remote locking fobs to my W124. Just splice into the central locking pump which is under the rear seat squab, drivers side. Your alarm probably will need to have the option to use with a vacuum system though - mine did (you could swtch between vacuum and electric) and it means it gives the pump time to work i think.

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23-02-2009, 11:27 PM	#12
joeywarren Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64	Can anyone recommend aftermarket alarm/total closure systems which "have the option to use with a vacuum system" ? I need to sinatll onto my W124 E36 AMG ? thanks!

23-02-2009, 11:28 PM	#13
joeywarren Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64	*install