C-Class (W204) 2008 - 2014: C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C300, C350, C200CDI, C220CDI, C320CDI

Keyless start

Old Oct 29, 2018 | 10:25 PM
  #1  
Blue'03SVT's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Mercedes GLK
Keyless start

Just bought a 2014 C300 which does not have the push button start like my previous GLK had. Is it possible to purchase the button to gain this ability?
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 04:20 AM
  #2  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by Blue'03SVT
Just bought a 2014 C300 which does not have the push button start like my previous GLK had. Is it possible to purchase the button to gain this ability?
It's not as easy as purchasing the button. If the car did not come from the factory with this feature, it's very difficult to retrofit it. If you provide the VIN of the car, I can decode it and double check whether it has the feature from the factory of not. The feature's code is 889.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 07:12 AM
  #3  
Blue'03SVT's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Mercedes GLK
Darn it, it wasn't a big deal to me at purchase time because I thought I could do this. The VIN is WDDGF8AB1ER320478 .Thank you for looking it up for me!
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 07:16 AM
  #4  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by Blue'03SVT
Darn it, it wasn't a big deal to me at purchase time because I thought I could do this. The VIN is WDDGF8AB1ER320478 .Thank you for looking it up for me!
I decoded the VIN and no it doesn't have it. Remember, keyless go means the car will come with the special door handles which open/close based on your touch or finger input hence why it's not that easy of a retrofit.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 07:29 AM
  #5  
jtharp's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 2
2013 C250 Sport
xserver - I was hoping you could help me, same question but for a 2013 c250. Vin WDDGF4HBXDR260696 . I have the door handles that lock/unlock as you mentioned. If I can add this, do you know what part # I would need to order?

Thanks in advance from a newbie.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 07:31 AM
  #6  
Blue'03SVT's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Mercedes GLK
Thank you for the check. My previous GLK had the doors and ignition button both I'm ok with not having the handles if there is a way to just add the start button? Thank you again
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2018 | 07:31 AM
  #7  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by jtharp
xserver - I was hoping you could help me, same question but for a 2013 c250. Vin WDDGF4HBXDR260696 . I have the door handles that lock/unlock as you mentioned. If I can add this, do you know what part # I would need to order?

Thanks in advance from a newbie.
Your car DOES have keyless go so I think you have to go to the dealership and order it because the key and the button must be programmed to the car's VIN.
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2018 | 02:21 PM
  #8  
jtharp's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 2
2013 C250 Sport
Quick update - Since I had the keyless go, I bought the start/stop button. I installed (about 10 seconds) and it and works with no issues, nothing needed to be programmed or matched to the VIN. Could not have been easier.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 2, 2018 | 05:12 PM
  #9  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by jtharp
Quick update - Since I had the keyless go, I bought the start/stop button. I installed (about 10 seconds) and it and works with no issues, nothing needed to be programmed or matched to the VIN. Could not have been easier.
That's awesome! Thank you for correcting my information. Enjoy!
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 10:10 AM
  #10  
chilnviln's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
Likes: 3
From: SACRAMENTO
2014 C250 AND 2021 C300
Originally Posted by jtharp
Quick update - Since I had the keyless go, I bought the start/stop button. I installed (about 10 seconds) and it and works with no issues, nothing needed to be programmed or matched to the VIN. Could not have been easier.
If you don't mind, what did you pay for the button and did you buy through dealership? Mine has keyless go, as well, but did not have the button when bought. I believe a dealership quote was about $150 new but not sure if it would work just as well if I bought through Ebay or wrecking yard.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 10:33 AM
  #11  
ezshift5's Avatar
Super Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 517
Likes: 22
From: California
Mercedes C250 Coupe
My C250 - CPO - coupe came from MB of El Dorado Hills. I'm unsure of costs for the "button" (but I have nothing but respect for the dealership).

all the best,




ez
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 11:23 AM
  #12  
chilnviln's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
Likes: 3
From: SACRAMENTO
2014 C250 AND 2021 C300
Originally Posted by ezshift5
My C250 - CPO - coupe came from MB of El Dorado Hills. I'm unsure of costs for the "button" (but I have nothing but respect for the dealership).

all the best,




ez
Mine was a CPO as well through MB Rocklin. But also being a LEASE return that came with keyless go and sold to me as a CPO without it. Von Housen Autos is great all around but the Sacramento dealership seems to stock all the good stuff.
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 01:28 PM
  #13  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
If I bought and paid for a CPO, they better provide the keyless insert for free!
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2018 | 01:38 PM
  #14  
chilnviln's Avatar
Junior Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 41
Likes: 3
From: SACRAMENTO
2014 C250 AND 2021 C300
UPDATE:

MB Rocklin quoted me $62 ($58+4 tax) for keyless go button which they had in stock, which basically plugs into the slot where the key goes.
"Pressure Button" P/N: 221-545-07-14-64
Reply
Old Nov 5, 2018 | 12:59 PM
  #15  
jtharp's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 14
Likes: 2
2013 C250 Sport
I paid $48.50 plus tax for the start/stop button. Purchased directly through the dealership.
Reply
Old Nov 15, 2018 | 12:39 PM
  #16  
dlcain's Avatar
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 16
Likes: 2
C250
Could someone check my VIN as well for keyless go? Not sure what to look for on the door handle. 2014 C250 sport WDDGF4HB8ER312201
Reply
Old Nov 16, 2018 | 12:54 AM
  #17  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by dlcain
Could someone check my VIN as well for keyless go? Not sure what to look for on the door handle. 2014 C250 sport WDDGF4HB8ER312201
You don't have keyless-go.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2018 | 12:20 PM
  #18  
sal870's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
2012 SL550
Originally Posted by xsever
It's not as easy as purchasing the button. If the car did not come from the factory with this feature, it's very difficult to retrofit it. If you provide the VIN of the car, I can decode it and double check whether it has the feature from the factory of not. The feature's code is 889.
MY 2012 SL550 vin number is WDBSK7BA5CF168508 and has keyless start with no button in key insert. Is mine capable of START/STOP button insert?
Reply
Old Dec 1, 2018 | 01:09 AM
  #19  
xsever's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,364
Likes: 149
2012 C300 4MATIC Sport
Originally Posted by sal870
MY 2012 SL550 vin number is WDBSK7BA5CF168508 and has keyless start with no button in key insert. Is mine capable of START/STOP button insert?
Yes it is capable because it came from the factory with 889 - KEYLESS - GO. I double checked by decoding your VIN.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 03:02 PM
  #20  
imchrisrein's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
2012 E63 AMG
Originally Posted by chilnviln
UPDATE:

MB Rocklin quoted me $62 ($58+4 tax) for keyless go button which they had in stock, which basically plugs into the slot where the key goes.
"Pressure Button" P/N: 221-545-07-14-64
I purchased mine on Ebay for $20 (new) - never had an issue.
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2018 | 10:13 PM
  #21  
25th Car's Avatar
Junior Member
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 59
Likes: 6
From: Farmington, UT
2015 GL450
XSever would you mind doing one more VIN? WDDGF8AB0EG247132 Thanks in advance!!
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:05 AM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE