'extra' key button thread... chapter 3
11-20-2002, 02:36 PM
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2002 C230 Coupe
by that do they mean the shape of the case for the C240 is different than that for the C230?? if they are identical i don't see any complication that could affect ignition since you're using the PCB for your own car.
11-20-2002, 02:39 PM
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Tried it in mine too, and VOILA! the button is there, I have to call my dealer and ask him for an explanation. hehehe. Maybe get a free casing.
2002 C230 here, bought it August 2001.
2002 C230 here, bought it August 2001.
11-20-2002, 03:57 PM
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Originally posted by bobdole
one step ahead of u Young,i did that today,there could be a problem they told me,that changing the casing is fine but the igntion can have complications,cause that is not trasferable,but i'll try it any way,just waiting now
one step ahead of u Young,i did that today,there could be a problem they told me,that changing the casing is fine but the igntion can have complications,cause that is not trasferable,but i'll try it any way,just waiting now
11-20-2002, 05:04 PM
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I just talked to my parts guy, and he tells me that any warrantee replacements go back to MB, which makes sense. But he also said that sometimes people order keys and then never come to pick them up, probably because they found their original, and didn't want to pay for a new one. He's got my name, and hopefully he'll let me buy an abandoned key for a few bucks.
11-20-2002, 05:05 PM
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take out metal key.
pull out battery piece.
with small needle nose pliers, grab white plastic thingy and circuit board. Try not to grab too much as the traces can get scratched.
pull straight out.
The white thingy is the pressure piece that holds it in. There is a small catch on one side of the whit thingy that latches inside.
I force pulled and it snapped off - no biggie, now the PCB and the white thing come in and out easily. But you may want to be careful about the pull out to not break it.
-- now the $149 question -- who wants to send me some money to make up for my sacrifical key?
pull out battery piece.
with small needle nose pliers, grab white plastic thingy and circuit board. Try not to grab too much as the traces can get scratched.
pull straight out.
The white thingy is the pressure piece that holds it in. There is a small catch on one side of the whit thingy that latches inside.
I force pulled and it snapped off - no biggie, now the PCB and the white thing come in and out easily. But you may want to be careful about the pull out to not break it.
-- now the $149 question -- who wants to send me some money to make up for my sacrifical key?
11-20-2002, 06:07 PM
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2002 C230K Orion, Oyster leather, Auto, Sunroof, Bose, Teleaid, CD Changer
I just tried it on my C230K coupe and it does NOT pop the trunk
My car was delivered July 16, 2001, one of the first delivered in the US, so maybe that functionality was added later??
My car was delivered July 16, 2001, one of the first delivered in the US, so maybe that functionality was added later??
11-20-2002, 06:32 PM
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Hey David, did you feel the 3rd button on your remote control? I am anxious to try mine, my car's in the parking lot...I can feel the third button though (when I press really hard)
I got my car August of 2001, so it's also one of the first ones to come here....can't wait.
I got my car August of 2001, so it's also one of the first ones to come here....can't wait.
11-21-2002, 04:43 AM
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just a tip when pulling your key out, try to pull the little hole on the bottom right side of the PCB (with the white plastic upwards). It makes it easier than yanking it with a tweezer.
11-21-2002, 11:14 AM
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I'm not surprised MB decided to leave the feature out...unless they are going to incorporate a hatch lift mechanism, the feature is pretty much redundant and would just be another reason for people to nit-pick at the car.
11-21-2002, 11:43 AM
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But he also said that sometimes people order keys and then never come to pick them up, probably because they found their original, and didn't want to pay for a new one.
But he also said that sometimes people order keys and then never come to pick them up, probably because they found their original, and didn't want to pay for a new one.
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11-21-2002, 12:04 PM
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why would they include the electronics in the KEY and the CAR but opt not to give you a way to use it???
I'm not surprised MB decided to leave the feature out...unless they are going to incorporate a hatch lift mechanism, the feature is pretty much redundant and would just be another reason for people to nit-pick at the car.
11-21-2002, 12:06 PM
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i took out circuit board, and used a dremel tool to shave some of the inside out the part over the extra button. Presses easy now, but the pop doesnt work. I think early 2002 C230's dont have it there.
11-21-2002, 12:40 PM
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OK it works. Just stepped out to the parking lot, pressed down real hard, and viola! I am curious as to the responses y'all will get from your dealers. BTW, my coupe was built in Jan 02.
11-21-2002, 12:49 PM
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Yeah, young is right, you should hold it down for a second or two. I also noticed that sometimes it doesn't pop even if I pushed hard enough...I think the button may be stuck inside. 
11-21-2002, 01:12 PM
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Originally posted by curioused
Hey Timmy, tried mine last night, and it works..when did you get your car? I got mine August of 2001. Hard to press it though, getting a sore thumb just to try.
Hey Timmy, tried mine last night, and it works..when did you get your car? I got mine August of 2001. Hard to press it though, getting a sore thumb just to try.
And no i wasnt holding the button down for a second. I will try that
11-21-2002, 01:16 PM
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IT WORKS!!!!!!!!
but my thumb is sore. I will have to take more plastic out.
but my thumb is sore. I will have to take more plastic out.
11-21-2002, 01:54 PM
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Originally posted by TimmyC230boy
IT WORKS!!!!!!!!
but my thumb is sore. I will have to take more plastic out.
IT WORKS!!!!!!!!
but my thumb is sore. I will have to take more plastic out.
