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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
64 12 650 Removing and installing / replacing receiver/Telestart of independent heating
Installation location E38: on wheel arch, left.
Partially remove backrest or rest side section for rear seat.
Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.
Installation instructions:
- Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.
Installation location E 39 saloon/sedan: on wheel arch, right.
Partially remove backrest or rest side section for rear seat.
Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.
Installation instructions:
- Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.
Installation location: on trunk floor
Remove trunk floor trim panel.
Pull off connector, unfasten screw and lift out Telestart receiver.
Installation instructions:
- Receiver must be reinitialized after replacement.
Initialization
With a new Telestart receiver both hand transmitters must be reinitialized.
- Interrupt voltage supply of receiver by pulling fuse as per circuit diagram for approx. 10 seconds.
- Insert fuse. Briefly actuate switch-off rocker switch of hand transmitter within next 3 seconds.
- Briefly actuate switch-on rocker switch of hand transmitter within next 5 seconds.
- After another 3 seconds remote control is ready for operation.
- Briefly actuate switch-off rocker switch of hand transmitter; switch-on indicator lamp then no longer flashes.
- Then carry out function check.
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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.