Remote Start
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Remote Start
Does Mercedes offer remote start for the C-Class? I work for Best buy, but all of the remote start systems that we carry do not work with the infared key... any ideas... prices? thanks
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Good Luck!
I looked for a remote start about 7 months ago and had no luck. Dealer told me no way. Then I went to my custom audio shop and he told me the only way to do it was to swap out the ignition. Forget it!!! Not worth the trouble or expense.
If you find a better solution let me know.
If you find a better solution let me know.
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it is not possible at all since the car requires the Infrared key to start. Permenantly installing this into the car would defeat the whole purpose of an immobilizer which is already installed into the car.
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Back to the question, i did ask about the remote start for my CLK430 and they said it could not be done due to the infarred system in the ignition, now for older models it can be done (keys with the switchblade type mechanism), and i did have it done to my 2002 ML320, i took it to this local and reputable audio shop, i wouldnt take my car to a place like Best Buy to get it done...
Back to the question, i did ask about the remote start for my CLK430 and they said it could not be done due to the infarred system in the ignition, now for older models it can be done (keys with the switchblade type mechanism), and i did have it done to my 2002 ML320, i took it to this local and reputable audio shop, i wouldnt take my car to a place like Best Buy to get it done...
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You would need to buy a spare key and mount it as close as possible to the ignition switch but behind the dash. This would make the car think the key was in the ignition but not turned to the on or start positions. Also this would turn on and leave on anything that turns on when the key is just stuck in the ignition and most likely cuase a drain on the electrical system as well as bypassing all security features and make the car easiser to steal. But it would allow the engine to start and idle. I have never done this but it has been talked about about a dozen times on this and other forums.
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Originally posted by mctwin2kman
You would need to buy a spare key and mount it as close as possible to the ignition switch but behind the dash. This would make the car think the key was in the ignition but not turned to the on or start positions. Also this would turn on and leave on anything that turns on when the key is just stuck in the ignition and most likely cuase a drain on the electrical system as well as bypassing all security features and make the car easiser to steal. But it would allow the engine to start and idle. I have never done this but it has been talked about about a dozen times on this and other forums.
You would need to buy a spare key and mount it as close as possible to the ignition switch but behind the dash. This would make the car think the key was in the ignition but not turned to the on or start positions. Also this would turn on and leave on anything that turns on when the key is just stuck in the ignition and most likely cuase a drain on the electrical system as well as bypassing all security features and make the car easiser to steal. But it would allow the engine to start and idle. I have never done this but it has been talked about about a dozen times on this and other forums.
What kind of interference would be created when you now insert YOUR key in the ignition to start the car? Would there be a similar problem as has been identified with the keyless go feature found on the other models?
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
It can be done, i've seen it done on an '02 Sedan. You lose a key, but it can be done.
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It can be done, i've seen it done on an '02 Sedan. You lose a key, but it can be done.
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Originally posted by NiTr0u5oXiDe
Lose a key? how does it work? please explain...
Lose a key? how does it work? please explain...
I had to do the same thing for my Jaguar.
I would do it with my car but I have a stick and I like to keep the car in gear.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
There is a bypass box that must be installed. The key is placed in the box and the car thinks the key is in the ignition.
I had to do the same thing for my Jaguar.
I would do it with my car but I have a stick and I like to keep the car in gear.
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There is a bypass box that must be installed. The key is placed in the box and the car thinks the key is in the ignition.
I had to do the same thing for my Jaguar.
I would do it with my car but I have a stick and I like to keep the car in gear.
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Originally posted by NiTr0u5oXiDe
So then wouldnt that defeat the purpose of having infared keys? cant someone start the car at that point?
So then wouldnt that defeat the purpose of having infared keys? cant someone start the car at that point?
IF somone breaks into your car and finds the hidden box, opens it up...they have a key to your ride....something to think about which is why the box is supposed to be hidden and sealed very well.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Yeah you can start the car. In order for the car to move you need to actually insert a key and turn it. Then depress the brake. If you do anything else to the car or even shake the car hard it will shut right down. It's not going to be like MBs keyless go where you never need to insert a key...you still do in order to move the car.
IF somone breaks into your car and finds the hidden box, opens it up...they have a key to your ride....something to think about which is why the box is supposed to be hidden and sealed very well.
Erik
Yeah you can start the car. In order for the car to move you need to actually insert a key and turn it. Then depress the brake. If you do anything else to the car or even shake the car hard it will shut right down. It's not going to be like MBs keyless go where you never need to insert a key...you still do in order to move the car.
IF somone breaks into your car and finds the hidden box, opens it up...they have a key to your ride....something to think about which is why the box is supposed to be hidden and sealed very well.
Erik
sorry if i sound dumb... but im so lost on how that would work... 
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Originally posted by NiTr0u5oXiDe
Sorry about all the questions... but how close to the actual sensor does the key have to be? and once you turn the car on... you have to actually insert another set of keys to move the car?!? sorry if i sound dumb... but im so lost on how that would work...
Sorry about all the questions... but how close to the actual sensor does the key have to be? and once you turn the car on... you have to actually insert another set of keys to move the car?!?
sorry if i sound dumb... but im so lost on how that would work...
1. You remote start - car starts, still locked.
2. Unlock car
3. Get in
4. insert key
5. turn key to start position
6. hit brake pedal
7. Drive
If anything happens to the car without the key being in (brake window, shake car, etc...) the car shuts. If you forget to turn the key and hit the brake, the car will shut.
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Originally posted by NiTr0u5oXiDe
thanks for the info... sorry about all the questions
thanks for the info... sorry about all the questions
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it can be done, i have seen it on the w209 clk by a company called magicar, they need the car for 3 days they virtualy strip it tapping into the ecu and reprograming u would loose a key but it is a neat toy i had it on my civic, however it would cost about £1000-£1300, which is about $2000-2300 bucks.
There system was a pager design system with car pic to show motion around car zone araming and set off plus car start
There system was a pager design system with car pic to show motion around car zone araming and set off plus car start
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Originally posted by cliffybabe
it can be done, i have seen it on the w209 clk by a company called magicar, they need the car for 3 days they virtualy strip it tapping into the ecu and reprograming u would loose a key but it is a neat toy i had it on my civic, however it would cost about £1000-£1300, which is about $2000-2300 bucks.
There system was a pager design system with car pic to show motion around car zone araming and set off plus car start
it can be done, i have seen it on the w209 clk by a company called magicar, they need the car for 3 days they virtualy strip it tapping into the ecu and reprograming u would loose a key but it is a neat toy i had it on my civic, however it would cost about £1000-£1300, which is about $2000-2300 bucks.
There system was a pager design system with car pic to show motion around car zone araming and set off plus car start
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What make is the alarm i would be well up for that sort of pricing maybe i can find someone in the uk who does this box to allow it to autostart, any ideas or company that produce the box?
thanks
Neil
What make is the alarm i would be well up for that sort of pricing maybe i can find someone in the uk who does this box to allow it to autostart, any ideas or company that produce the box?
thanks
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
They do it by me for under $250 USD installed and they need 1 1/2 hours with the car...but it's usually done within 45-1 hour.
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They do it by me for under $250 USD installed and they need 1 1/2 hours with the car...but it's usually done within 45-1 hour.
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tifosiv122
What make is the alarm i would be well up for that sort of pricing maybe i can find someone in the uk who does this box to allow it to autostart, any ideas or company that produce the box?
thanks
Neil
tifosiv122
What make is the alarm i would be well up for that sort of pricing maybe i can find someone in the uk who does this box to allow it to autostart, any ideas or company that produce the box?
thanks
Neil
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Originally posted by taylor192
Who? The way you describe it sound sinteresting and well worth it in the -45C weather we've had lately... I'm sure most of the shops in my city wouldn't be knowledgable enough to do this, so pointing to some websites where we could get info would be a great help, thanks.
Who? The way you describe it sound sinteresting and well worth it in the -45C weather we've had lately... I'm sure most of the shops in my city wouldn't be knowledgable enough to do this, so pointing to some websites where we could get info would be a great help, thanks.
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This is why I got the heated seats. Start the car and set them to high and within about 2 minutes your *** is nice and toasty, as well as you lower back.... Now for my 190E a remote start would be so much more helpful, those darn MB Tex or whatever those were seats are cold as hell in the morning.....
As for the C, it is not so bad as it is garaged all night....
As for the C, it is not so bad as it is garaged all night....
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Originally posted by mctwin2kman
This is why I got the heated seats. Start the car and set them to high and within about 2 minutes your *** is nice and toasty, as well as you lower back.... Now for my 190E a remote start would be so much more helpful, those darn MB Tex or whatever those were seats are cold as hell in the morning.....
As for the C, it is not so bad as it is garaged all night....
This is why I got the heated seats. Start the car and set them to high and within about 2 minutes your *** is nice and toasty, as well as you lower back.... Now for my 190E a remote start would be so much more helpful, those darn MB Tex or whatever those were seats are cold as hell in the morning.....
As for the C, it is not so bad as it is garaged all night....
Erik
