2000 Mercedes Benz C280 alarm

2000 MERCEDES BENZ C280
10,300 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAELBA
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Although I have new batteries in my remote and I tested my spare remote finding it does the same thing what is causing my alarm system to not have any range. I have to be standing directly in front of the drivers door within a few feet for the car to lock and the alarm set or unlock and the alarm to turn off. What is the problem?
Sep 2, 2008 at 12:01 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sometimes window tint can affect the reception of the transmitter.Did it do this all of the sudden or has it been like this for a while?
Sep 2, 2008 at 7:35 AM
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MICHAELBA
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You asked about window tinting. I cannot imagine how that would matter with a Mercedes but your the experts. No it did not happen suddenly and the windows have been tinted since 2002. The range got consistently shorter over a period of time as if it was a weaking battery issue, till now it only works directly in front of the drivers door handle where the sensor is located.
Sep 3, 2008 at 1:40 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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if the batteries are new, then it is a receiver problem. Sometimes they are located in the rear view mirror so they pick up from many angles.
Sep 3, 2008 at 6:24 PM