Just wanted to post the part# for Monroe lift supports for the hatch. 900118, rock auto, around $35.00 for the set, 2004. Overall length of the lift arm is just over 16" in case you want a different brand. I believe the part # is more important as the generic arms are rated by weight of each arm. I use to install a lot of these on different equipment and they were rated at 80lbs, 100lbs, 120lbs etc.

Also replaced the batteries in the alarm module about 6 months ago but stopped working. Replaced fob batteries but still nothing. My car sits covered a lot under a carport, don't use it much. You think batteries went bad again on the module? I have to check fuses and I will do this as soon as the rain stops. Any input on the module batteries as being the culprit? Thanks!

 

What makes you think the alarm module batteries went bad? When you replaced them, did you use any of the steps/batteries listed in the help section here in the forum? Was the circuit board damaged in any way, and was the replacement of the batteries (if older model) or battery (newer model) with new ones, clean, and optimal (nothing close to being bridged or cold solder joints & watertight sealed)? How did you check the siren? Few more helpful answers needed for the siren portion please? BTW, the FOB not working, COULD it be water inside the central locking pump in the rear well (did you check that)?


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I'm gonna investigate this further. When I replaced the batteries in the module, everything worked just fine. Before I replaced them the alarm was going off at random. Everything just stopped working? The key unlocks the doors. Just wondering what to check before I pull the module again. I will look in the help section here for what to check first. I don't think it's water as this car sits under a carport that's closed in plus, it's has a car cover on it. I was only thinking maybe one of the batteries in the module are defective? The module box I resealed well with silicone and tape so I don't think anything got in there?

 

New alarm modules are not real expensive, I would replace it or just unplug it. If the old batteries leaked any acid it probably compromised the circuit board.

 

Okay so, unplugged the alarm, took it out of the car actually. The remote works fine now. I'm assuming the alarm (siren and board) are causing the remote not to work. My question now is the security still active without the siren part?

 

Being new to the Crossfire I've not heard of having to change batteries in the alarm. Do you have a picture of where they are located in the car and what type battery it is? Is this something that only has to be done if the alarm fails? Thanks

Update: "Just found ALA_XFIRES STICKY ABOUT THE PROCEDURE!" THANKS

 

The batteries are soldered inside the alarm siren that is under the cowl in front of the windshield. You must first remove the wiper arms to remove the cowl. I would just replace the siren. clean the drain holes while you are in there. Use the search function for alarm siren for lots of info.

 

Lots of info here.

Index of Crossfire problems and repairs - CrossfireForum - The Chrysler Crossfire and SRT6 Resource

 

Okay so the batteries are Varta# 55615-303-059. I put these in the alarm and everything was fine for about 6 months or so then, the remote stopped working? Unplugged the alarm and remote works fine. Think I'm just fine with this and gonna leave it. Good Luck!

 

The siren circuit is buggered up, get a new alarm or leave it as is.
When the siren sounds at random it generally means the PCB in the siren is shot.

 

Well finally got around to taking the siren apart again, sealed it really well so took a little time. One of the batteries I purchased is completely dead. The board looks good so I may just throw another battery in it. One of the batteries read 3.7 Volts, the other .128 volts. I wouldn't suppose the board would have fried the battery, I think it was just defective?

 

If you use eBay often type in the new part # for the alarm and save the search. I’ve come across practically brand new ones for 35$ and up. With production dates being 2016 and up. They’re used in so many Mercedes models that when the cars are scrapped the alarm is basically new. Just a thought if you get tired of changing the batteries. Plus the newer alarms have a beeping chime which is a bonus IMO.

 

The batteries usually last 5 - 7 years so I wouldn't buy a used one that is very old or you will be changing it again shortly.

 

I think that is about the time you should be changing the batteries, they may last a few more years but you want to make sure you change them before they start leaking and corroding the PCB.
Or just buy a new one when it fails whenever that is. Get one of the newer ones that chirps