My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

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May 20, 2020 | 10:18 AM

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mariontr

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

Hi Johnny, thanks, I noticed that the wiper arms need t be repainted so will do that as well. I have looked at the service manual and got the pages bookmarked for siren removal/install, cowl grille removal/install and washer hoses/nozzle removal/install.

May 20, 2020 | 10:26 AM

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Johnny Versatile

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

Don't forget to clean the crap out of the drains/leaf collectors on the firewall by the door posts. Take the hose to them and give them a good flushing. I hope you don't find any rust.

May 20, 2020 | 10:29 AM

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mariontr

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

Looks like 5101283AA (grommet) is no longer available. What is posted is the superseded number I reference.

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May 20, 2020 | 10:35 AM

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

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I see that this number 171-82-053-26 reference in the How To in the index has been discontinued for the siren.

I just bought this one off eBay. I will be putting it in either today or tomorrow. I had seen on a previous post this had the alarm chirp for the lock/unlock function. We’ll see.

May 20, 2020 | 10:40 AM

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Johnny Versatile

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

I bought my escutcheon/cap from my local Chrysler dealer last spring. I think Needswings has them, a little more expensive but he has them. Do the dealer first in this case. Best price if you can.

May 20, 2020 | 10:49 AM

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mariontr

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

Based on onehundred80 pdf and his measurements this at Lowe's might work as a replacement any thoughts?

May 20, 2020 | 11:03 AM

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Johnny Versatile

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

You are asking the wrong guy. I am an OEM guy, if available, for many reasons. To me any stuff like this is junk. It shows, it's not just function. It's cosmetic and functional.

May 20, 2020 | 11:28 AM

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mariontr

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

I am as well but if not available then what do you do

. I'll try local dealer but was not successful in other parts was more successful in getting discontinued parts from a dealer in Athens, GA but even they don't show them. I'll check NeedsWings.

May 20, 2020 | 11:41 AM

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mariontr

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Re: My OEM Siren Batteries Replacement Issue

Ordered from NeedsWings, thanks for the suggestion as I would not of thought about Rob offering the grommet.

Jun 16, 2020 | 08:46 PM

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Ordered from NeedsWings, thanks for the suggestion as I would not of thought about Rob offering the grommet.

Ok, so siren replaced with new one and my friend used a vibrating saw (rotary tool) to open up the siren and the attached picture shows the inside. So good thing did not try to replace the internal batteries. I also noticed on the upper cover that it was marked with a date of 03/11, My Xfire is a 2004.

Inside of Siren

Jun 16, 2020 | 08:59 PM

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Jun 16, 2020 | 09:46 PM

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mariontr

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WOW, that's the worst leaked siren battery I believe has ever been posted. Not surprising if it was originally installed November 2003. BTW that matches an OEM design, and that type is the first siren battery replacement I did in my original post. That original OEM siren is working great alongside the second chirping siren I have installed (which I also replaced with new batteries designed for the 4.8 single one in later models with the chirp). Is everything working correctly now?

Hi GraphiteGhost, the new one I ordered was from MB in Daytona Beach, FL and so far it is working fine (installed 05/28) with the chirping sound. So time will tell, as I am not sure when it was produced, cost was $140.