2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 alarm

2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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YEKRATS
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the alarm has suddenly started to go off for no reason The car battery was replaced a few months back Could new battery have developed a fault?
Jun 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM
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I have forwarded your question to our M/B tech. He will be with you shortly, thank you for your patience
Jul 1, 2009 at 7:46 AM
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GFIMOTORCARS
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A common issue with this model is in the AAM control module which controls the alarm system. Often times when the alarm starts to go off by itslef it is due to a programing malfuntion in the particular control unit. Usually replacment of this unit is necessary to remedy this fault.
Jul 1, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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