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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:14 AM
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Please help. Can't unlock

Hello,

For some reason I can't unlock my c300 2010 with the remote. When I press unlock the red light on the remote flashes but the car does not unlock or lock. This happens with both keys and I'm scared to leave it unlocked. I used the metal key fob but this is not ok.


Can anyone suggest a solution or diagnoses to this problem. Thanks.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:42 AM
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Perhaps its pure coincidence that the batteries are running low on both fobs
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 01:43 AM
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If your car is under warranty take it in, no worries
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Nope batteries are both fine. DNot want to go to service as I don't have time. Any ideas?
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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That is how my problem started. Here's the threads if you want to skim through them but my car not unlocking was one of my first issues. Then it turned to not starting and I thought it was the key at first but found out it was a more serious issue.

Hopefully it's not the same for you though but here is the thread anyway just in case you come across the same problems. Good luck

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-hate-pos.html
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EASYDOES1T
That is how my problem started. Here's the threads if you want to skim through them but my car not unlocking was one of my first issues. Then it turned to not starting and I thought it was the key at first but found out it was a more serious issue.

Hopefully it's not the same for you though but here is the thread anyway just in case you come across the same problems. Good luck

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-hate-pos.html
Not unlocking and not starting are completely unrelated. The batteries are for unlock only. If you are skeptical, remove the batteries and observe that the car starts.

Coincidentally, one of my keys is acting up now, resulting in a failure to begin the startup sequence about half the time. Since the other key works normally after a two week substitution, I will likely be getting a warranty replacement soon. My factory warranty expires in October so I have just purchased an extended warranty at no small expense.
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