1998 Mercedes Benz SL500FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Selective Unlocking Using Remote Transmitter Inoperative

Unlock vehicle using remote transmitter. Driver's door and fuel door should unlock within 3 seconds. If vehicle does not unlock and pump in PSE control module does not run, check the following as possible cause and repair as necessary:

  • Check wiring. See WIRING DIAGRAMS .
  • Using Hand-Held Tester (965 589 00 01 00), check PSE control module version coding.
  • Suspect faulty PSE control module.

If vehicle does not unlock and pump in PSE control module runs, check the following as possible cause and repair as necessary:

  • Perform pneumatic system TEST 1: PSE CONTROL MODULE VOLTAGE SUPPLY (CIRCUIT 30). See PNEUMATIC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT (PSE) under SYSTEM TESTS .
  • Retrieve keyless entry system DTCs. See KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEMS article.
  • Perform central locking vacuum TEST 1: CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM PRESSURE CHECK. See CENTRAL LOCKING under VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS .
  • Perform central locking vacuum TEST 3: INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT PRESSURE TESTS. See CENTRAL LOCKING under VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS .
  • Perform pneumatic system vacuum TEST 2: CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM PRESSURE SUPPLY (DRIVER'S DOOR). See PNEUMATIC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT under VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS .
  • Perform pneumatic system vacuum TEST 8: CENTRAL LOCKING SYSTEM PRESSURE SUPPLY (FUEL DOOR). See PNEUMATIC SYSTEM EQUIPMENT under VACUUM SYSTEM TESTS .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.