need help to reprogram stupid key
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need help to reprogram stupid key
Ok, my key stopped unlocking and locking the other day, also happened to be the day after I advertised it on Ebay.
Anyway, i've changed the batteries and it wont work.
I've dug out the spare keys, they dont work.
i've read this forum, and I can say this: The windows were tinted 5 years ago. The radio reception is the same as normal. the summer time crap feature stopped working about 2 years ago from both keys.
What I want to do is reprogram the keys to the car, actually, what i want to do is fix the problem!
what I dont want to do is go to my workshop, i'm starting to hate going there.. Actually, I already hate going there, I'm starting to think I'd be better off getting the cat to service my car, he'd be cheaper, and without the attitude, And its not like the car comes back with any less wrong with it each time it goes there.
Can anybody shed some light here while i re read this forum??
Thanks
Phil
Anyway, i've changed the batteries and it wont work.
I've dug out the spare keys, they dont work.
i've read this forum, and I can say this: The windows were tinted 5 years ago. The radio reception is the same as normal. the summer time crap feature stopped working about 2 years ago from both keys.
What I want to do is reprogram the keys to the car, actually, what i want to do is fix the problem!
what I dont want to do is go to my workshop, i'm starting to hate going there.. Actually, I already hate going there, I'm starting to think I'd be better off getting the cat to service my car, he'd be cheaper, and without the attitude, And its not like the car comes back with any less wrong with it each time it goes there.
Can anybody shed some light here while i re read this forum??
Thanks
Phil
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The only people who can reprogram your keys are the dealerships unfortunately.
You'll have to take your proof of ownership of the car (which should also list the car VIN) to any authorized MB dealership. It costs about $200-250 per key here in Canada.
You'll have to take your proof of ownership of the car (which should also list the car VIN) to any authorized MB dealership. It costs about $200-250 per key here in Canada.
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thats interesting cuz when i recently had my key problem someone here from texas emailed me stating that he can convert the old keys to new ones but didnt really specifiy if it was actually gonna fix the issue i was having.... but i cant source who that was, erased the emails
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thats interesting cuz when i recently had my key problem someone here from texas emailed me stating that he can convert the old keys to new ones but didnt really specifiy if it was actually gonna fix the issue i was having.... but i cant source who that was, erased the emails
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Thats a good point. Are you able to manually open the car and use the key to start the engine?
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thats interesting cuz when i recently had my key problem someone here from texas emailed me stating that he can convert the old keys to new ones but didnt really specifiy if it was actually gonna fix the issue i was having.... but i cant source who that was, erased the emails
There is a way to take a microchip from an old key and solder them onto a new key but it's very tricky and requires someone very skilled at soldering IC's. It's not as easy as just ransferring the guts of an old key to a new key.
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Once a key has been programmed, it cannot be "re-programmed" by anyone, anywhere.
I could be wrong...maybe the dealership meant that it costs $200-$250 for them to get a new key in and program it to my car.
There is a way to take a microchip from an old key and solder them onto a new key but it's very tricky and requires someone very skilled at soldering IC's. It's not as easy as just ransferring the guts of an old key to a new key.
I could be wrong...maybe the dealership meant that it costs $200-$250 for them to get a new key in and program it to my car.
There is a way to take a microchip from an old key and solder them onto a new key but it's very tricky and requires someone very skilled at soldering IC's. It's not as easy as just ransferring the guts of an old key to a new key.
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A friend has done the transfer from an older style key to the newer style for her SLK. We did it together and no soldering was involved. Simply removed the entire component piece from the inside of the old key and transferred it to the new key. Not sure if it can be done on the W203's though.
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A friend has done the transfer from an older style key to the newer style for her SLK. We did it together and no soldering was involved. Simply removed the entire component piece from the inside of the old key and transferred it to the new key. Not sure if it can be done on the W203's though.
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for the OP , why did you post yoru key on ebay
as for me, im happy i didnt send my key to whoever that was saying they could convert my key....cant remember the email he had but it was a vietnamese name from texas...oh well
as for me, im happy i didnt send my key to whoever that was saying they could convert my key....cant remember the email he had but it was a vietnamese name from texas...oh well
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-...item4cf80c0561He doubts both my keys have gone at the same time and wants to diagnose the car.... cant do it on a Saturday because its too involved for a half day..
sounds expensive!
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i am thinking its got something to do with the signal transponder, for the lack of a proper term...and the reason they ask when were the windows tinted is due to possibility of water from tintinting getting into/onto, you pick, these transponders...one thing i am not sure if there is a center one vs one per door...
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i drive them all, fast and hard
got in touch with the ebay key swapper
he says that even if the key is broke now, after he swaps, it will also fix the issue, so i gues in his service he is fixing the issue too
here is his benzworld link
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale...e-key-fob.html
he says that even if the key is broke now, after he swaps, it will also fix the issue, so i gues in his service he is fixing the issue too
here is his benzworld link
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale...e-key-fob.html
