Key Problem
Need clarification about keys...
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From: Henderson, NV
Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray
Need clarification about keys...
A few months ago p_web posted a key for his coupe with the trunk release button..is this available for the coupes? And regarding the 217 and 221 issue..how can i get this 221 keys to increase the distance for the remote....is theis free ...or better yet i want the trunk release..is this free?
thanks
thanks
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follow thses simple steps
1 take key out of pocket
2 put key in microwave
3 enter 30 second
4 hit start
5 be careful ti watch key so that it doesnt melt. When it starts to melt or smoke immediatly take out.
6 take remote to dealership and say it mysteriously stopped working
use at your own risk
1 take key out of pocket
2 put key in microwave
3 enter 30 second
4 hit start
5 be careful ti watch key so that it doesnt melt. When it starts to melt or smoke immediatly take out.
6 take remote to dealership and say it mysteriously stopped working
use at your own risk
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From: Henderson, NV
Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray
thanks for the advise...i tried that it didnt work so i just crashed it with the hammer i will see the dealer tomorrow and have them explain to me what happened. But seriuously what is going on about this key issues?
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
follow thses simple steps
1 take key out of pocket
2 put key in microwave
3 enter 30 second
4 hit start
5 be careful ti watch key so that it doesnt melt. When it starts to melt or smoke immediatly take out.
6 take remote to dealership and say it mysteriously stopped working
use at your own risk
follow thses simple steps
1 take key out of pocket
2 put key in microwave
3 enter 30 second
4 hit start
5 be careful ti watch key so that it doesnt melt. When it starts to melt or smoke immediatly take out.
6 take remote to dealership and say it mysteriously stopped working
use at your own risk
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Re: Key Problem
Originally posted by Lockbuster
Remember there is only seven infrared keys for a Mercedes an no more. Try not to go through them all. If you do the dealer charges $$$$ to reprogram a Mercedes to seven new keys.
Remember there is only seven infrared keys for a Mercedes an no more. Try not to go through them all. If you do the dealer charges $$$$ to reprogram a Mercedes to seven new keys.
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Key Prob, maybe RF prob
Does your remote work at all from a long distance, say 20 feet?
Do BOTH keys work from 20 feet?
Do both keys work fine (for ALL functions, trunk etc) when right next to the door and pointed directly at the sensor?
If you answered
No
No
Yes
then the RF section of your CAR is probably out.
Your friendly MB dealer will have to dismantle the headliner and replace a RF amplifier in the area near the rear window.
BTW I don't think the 221 key has any better range, I think the 217 key sometimes simply doesn't work.
Do BOTH keys work from 20 feet?
Do both keys work fine (for ALL functions, trunk etc) when right next to the door and pointed directly at the sensor?
If you answered
No
No
Yes
then the RF section of your CAR is probably out.
Your friendly MB dealer will have to dismantle the headliner and replace a RF amplifier in the area near the rear window.
BTW I don't think the 221 key has any better range, I think the 217 key sometimes simply doesn't work.
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Re: Re: Key Problem
Originally posted by Lynn
I believe it is not as easy as reprogramming the car. I think the ignition switch must be replaced.
I believe it is not as easy as reprogramming the car. I think the ignition switch must be replaced.
They do not replace the ignition switch, they replace the computer controlling the infrared key system. I think it is terrible that the customer cannot control thier own key system without having the dealership dictate the key control. On the other hand, I truly enjoy a Mercedes and I can overlook that small problem. Other auto manuf. have transponders that can be programed by a locksmith with the right equipment.
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does anybody owns a coupe that has a trunk release button on their keys? cause i called up two dealership and they say that coupes and wagons only gets the lock and unlock...i rerally want to know cause that will be a good feature to have
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From: Diamond Bar, CA
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Originally posted by c230_2k2
does anybody owns a coupe that has a trunk release button on their keys? cause i called up two dealership and they say that coupes and wagons only gets the lock and unlock...i rerally want to know cause that will be a good feature to have
does anybody owns a coupe that has a trunk release button on their keys? cause i called up two dealership and they say that coupes and wagons only gets the lock and unlock...i rerally want to know cause that will be a good feature to have
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I test drove a 2002 coupe that had a 3 button key and a 2003 that had a 2 button key. I don't know why and i didn't think it was a big enough deal to ask. I don't see why they would need a seperate trunk release button as long as it opens...
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From: Henderson, NV
Alabaster White C230K Grey Int. and 2003 C32 pewter/charcoal gray
Originally posted by mercedesman
I test drove a 2002 coupe that had a 3 button key and a 2003 that had a 2 button key. I don't know why and i didn't think it was a big enough deal to ask. I don't see why they would need a seperate trunk release button as long as it opens...
I test drove a 2002 coupe that had a 3 button key and a 2003 that had a 2 button key. I don't know why and i didn't think it was a big enough deal to ask. I don't see why they would need a seperate trunk release button as long as it opens...
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On the 2002 C230K, that were sold brand new, came with only two buttons, the replacement transmitter comes with three buttons. The third button does unlock the trunk, the trunk is set up for the third button release from the factory
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Re: Key Prob, maybe RF prob
Originally posted by rrf
then the RF section of your CAR is probably out.
Your friendly MB dealer will have to dismantle the headliner and replace a RF amplifier in the area near the rear window.
then the RF section of your CAR is probably out.
Your friendly MB dealer will have to dismantle the headliner and replace a RF amplifier in the area near the rear window.
(Not that I'm complaining, because I have the trunk release and more am and fm stations than I knew existed.)
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Probably just the amp
RF seemed to be "out" on keys (actually the car), worked fine for IR line-of-sight.
1) I had keys replaced to newest version, no joy.
2) 1 month later, RF amp replaced in rear (yes it affects the radio too, but that is more difficult to quantify). After amp replaced, system is flawless.
So probably amp and not the keys.
1) I had keys replaced to newest version, no joy.
2) 1 month later, RF amp replaced in rear (yes it affects the radio too, but that is more difficult to quantify). After amp replaced, system is flawless.
So probably amp and not the keys.
