Kayless Reprogram and brake question for CL65 W215
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2005 Mercedes CL65
Keyless Reprogram and brake question for CL65 W215
Hello all,
I searched a bit and think the answer is to just eat the re-program cost quoted by the dealer and other shop, but wanted to ask just in case someone knew of a way to DIY this...
I bought a one-owner 2005 CL65 and the spare key is original, so it functions fine for keyless entry, but not for keyless GO. I think that is by design, right?
The main key (silver trim, etc) seems to be a replacement since it doesn't work for keyless entry and keyless go, but works in the dash to start the car.
I was just curious if there is any way to have the new key operate properly without spending a couple hundo on the whole process...
The brake question is simply what pad wear level do the sensors trip for "Brake Wear Visit Shop" to alert? I know the shop said I was down to around 15% left, so I am assuming 10% by now?
Thanks everyone...
Cheers!
I searched a bit and think the answer is to just eat the re-program cost quoted by the dealer and other shop, but wanted to ask just in case someone knew of a way to DIY this...
I bought a one-owner 2005 CL65 and the spare key is original, so it functions fine for keyless entry, but not for keyless GO. I think that is by design, right?
The main key (silver trim, etc) seems to be a replacement since it doesn't work for keyless entry and keyless go, but works in the dash to start the car.
I was just curious if there is any way to have the new key operate properly without spending a couple hundo on the whole process...
The brake question is simply what pad wear level do the sensors trip for "Brake Wear Visit Shop" to alert? I know the shop said I was down to around 15% left, so I am assuming 10% by now?
Thanks everyone...
Cheers!
Last edited by CobraCommander; Jul 18, 2014 at 11:36 AM. Reason: Tried to change "Kayless" to "Keyless" LOL
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Thanks, I'll check into the part number for the key... From what I can tell, the spare key is the original and the main key (chrome accents, etc.) was a replacement.
I've read a bunch of old posts and it just seems like I need to bite the bullet and have the key re-coded. It only functions as a push-button keyless entry, but not when just walking up and opening the door. It also functions for manual ignition, but not keyless go... The spare operates as true keyless entry, but not keyless go/push button start and I think that might be how it was intended...
Oh well, I was trying to see if anyone may have come up with something new in recent months/years since some of the posts were a little on the older side.
From what I read, the Keyless Go might have been an option at least in the 2005, but then again I could be wrong because I was reading the listing from where I bought the car from and it suggested that it was an option like the Distronic and Parktronic systems.
Looked like they copied it from something official, but just how it was written seemed to suggest option over standard... I swear I also saw one for sale without the option, but that was long ago.
I've read a bunch of old posts and it just seems like I need to bite the bullet and have the key re-coded. It only functions as a push-button keyless entry, but not when just walking up and opening the door. It also functions for manual ignition, but not keyless go... The spare operates as true keyless entry, but not keyless go/push button start and I think that might be how it was intended...
Oh well, I was trying to see if anyone may have come up with something new in recent months/years since some of the posts were a little on the older side.
From what I read, the Keyless Go might have been an option at least in the 2005, but then again I could be wrong because I was reading the listing from where I bought the car from and it suggested that it was an option like the Distronic and Parktronic systems.
Looked like they copied it from something official, but just how it was written seemed to suggest option over standard... I swear I also saw one for sale without the option, but that was long ago.
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Keyless go was an option. Yes, I believe you will have to get key programmed from the dealer. They charged me $75 to do one for me because my car only had one key when I bought it. Maybe they will cut you a break on 2. Seems dumb to not have the spare work like the main key though.
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The shop I usually go to said I needed a new key and said it would be over $300 to get it taken care of. Seems a bit steep when searching some of the threads here, so I think they might be beefing that up... What are some typical prices for someone to replace the entire key AND have it programmed to the keyless go?
I did try just replacing the fob battery, but no luck... The spare key allows me to just walk up to the car and grab the handle to open, but the main key does nothing but act like a normal push-button fob to open the doors and use in the ignition.
I'd like to get the keyless go working since I have that silly intermittent "no start" when turning the key crap. It seems to just be a connection issue maybe caused by dust, etc. but it would be nice to just have this option working and not have to pay a zillion dollars to do it.
I did try just replacing the fob battery, but no luck... The spare key allows me to just walk up to the car and grab the handle to open, but the main key does nothing but act like a normal push-button fob to open the doors and use in the ignition.
I'd like to get the keyless go working since I have that silly intermittent "no start" when turning the key crap. It seems to just be a connection issue maybe caused by dust, etc. but it would be nice to just have this option working and not have to pay a zillion dollars to do it.
