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PROBLEM TO START MY W203 COUPE. KEY PROBLEME????

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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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PROBLEM TO START MY W203 COUPE. KEY PROBLEME????

HI can somebody help me please i have a problem to start my it looks like sometimes the ignition doesnt reckognise the key but sometimes its ok. i think all this started when i washed the engine at local car wash it was ok before or is it a common problem with these cars? and how i can sort it out? by the way it locks and unlocks the car fine but problem with starting somtimes starts somtimes doesnt. please help
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 05:22 PM
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Read this. You might have a key or EIS problem.

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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i tried today about 10 times and the car starts but not from the first go you need to play up with it to start the car... is the codes messed up and it needs the reprogramming???
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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i got the problem with my c class 2003 coupe the key locks and unlocks the car fine no problem but tot start the engine you need to play up with the ignition it seems like the ignition for sometime doesnt accept the key i put the key in the ignition and nothing starting puting it in and out about 10-15 times and only then it takes the key and starts the engine. does anyone knows what it can be? please help? thanks
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Originally Posted by astamir
i got the problem with my c class 2003 coupe the key locks and unlocks the car fine no problem but tot start the engine you need to play up with the ignition it seems like the ignition for sometime doesnt accept the key i put the key in the ignition and nothing starting puting it in and out about 10-15 times and only then it takes the key and starts the engine. does anyone knows what it can be? please help? thanks
Hi Guys im new to the forum and is having the same issue. the car starts perfect in the morning and if i check it throughout the day it works until 4pm. the car refuses to accept the key. So i leave the car at work and the next morning it starts up perfectly. I have replaced the starter and the alternator as well as sending the car to mercedes and getting the lockset changed and 2 brand new keys.

Please can i get some help identifying this issue.

Many thanks in advanced.
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