Door lock issue...

b.a.g. · 05-09-2008

O.K...My first time here and I ALREADY have a question!!!

I have a 1998 SLK230, and my remote lock/unlock FOB is telling the car to lock/unlock (the lights flash accordingly), but nothing happens. I can manually use the key to open the driver's door and the trunk, but neither the FOB or the switch on the dash actuate the locks.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

b.a.g.

DansSlk · 05-10-2008

PSE perhaps.

livefreeordie · 05-10-2008

If both sides do not unlock then the above post is right. The pse is located in the trunk/right side under the carpet. On the older models they get wet and the solder joints corrode. You can repair the joints and mount the pump up side down to prevent water from entering in the future.

b.a.g. · 05-14-2008

Thanks for the info! I found the PSE (Thanks to your info!), disassembled it and found corrosion on the connectors...cleaning didn't help them, though. I traced the issue to the air pump itself, which was not working when isolated and tested. I have located one from my local MB Service Center and will be at the Doctor's office first thing in the morning to have the appropriate extremities removed for payment for a brand new unit!

Thanks for helping out the new guy!

bg

mtiede · 05-14-2008

PSE? I think maybe we need an acronym table Bill?

DansSlk · 05-14-2008

I don't think even MB have a proper name for it but it normally goes by Pneumatic equipment

05-09-2008	#1 (permalink)
b.a.g. SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Door lock issue... O.K...My first time here and I ALREADY have a question!!! I have a 1998 SLK230, and my remote lock/unlock FOB is telling the car to lock/unlock (the lights flash accordingly), but nothing happens. I can manually use the key to open the driver's door and the trunk, but neither the FOB or the switch on the dash actuate the locks. Any thoughts? Thanks! b.a.g.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	PSE perhaps. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,752 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	I don't think even MB have a proper name for it but it normally goes by Pneumatic equipment __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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livefreeordie Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rochester,NH Vehicle: 2002 slk230K 2008 Honda CRV Posts: 153 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	If both sides do not unlock then the above post is right. The pse is located in the trunk/right side under the carpet. On the older models they get wet and the solder joints corrode. You can repair the joints and mount the pump up side down to prevent water from entering in the future.

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b.a.g. SLK World Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info! I found the PSE (Thanks to your info!), disassembled it and found corrosion on the connectors...cleaning didn't help them, though. I traced the issue to the air pump itself, which was not working when isolated and tested. I have located one from my local MB Service Center and will be at the Doctor's office first thing in the morning to have the appropriate extremities removed for payment for a brand new unit! Thanks for helping out the new guy! bg

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