sarkady

Good Day,

just gom my GL 450, nice car but would want to have a push buton start, it seems it didnt come with this option, what parts would I need if I want to convert it. I dont need the doors to be keyless, just the PUSH BUTON START.

Any assistance apreciated.

Alex Sarkady

xxGenericSNxx

Probably ask MBenzNL on this forum. He's done the retrofit before and it requires a lot of parts. Honestly, we're probably looking at more than one would be willing to spend.

aggst1

I agree. You would be better of trading the car for one that has that option. A retrofit would be that expensive. A pair of new keys alone (they have special transmitters in them) would cost about $600 without any programming. I can only imagine the cost of other components needed.

Fourdiesel

And even if you had the necessary parts, do you have access to the special M-B computer system required to 'teach' the car that the parts are there so they function properly? ie added software.

aeggroup

Having several cars with and without keyless go - I don't see any big/expensive problem to do it if you interested only in Push Start button. You will probably need 2 new keys - about $300 each, Button and software update. It may cost about 1 grand, but if you agree to pay and you wanna have it- why not. Ask your dealer first and start from there.

sarkady

Yes I have the MB Star system, so that should not be a problem, as it is I only have one key, so if I get one new one and the buton, but where do I get the software?

Fourdiesel

I'd be very surprised if the needed programming was available anywhere OTHER THAN the proprietary, in house, M-B computer system. Does your star system talk to the M-B servers? IF so, ask your dealer for the codes you will need to download and install the software.