key problems
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2000 CLK 430
pull out the valet key, jam it into the side of the key in the near the butt, u can see a white tab that is holding the back end of the key, use the valet key to depress it and then pull the whole back end out, change ur batteries and ur done....do a search on the boards for pics
Originally Posted by platinumney
I was wondering if the key runs on batteries if so how do I go about changing it
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Piece of SH*T
Originally Posted by DemonaL
The key charges in the ignition...
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2000 CLK 430 Cabriolet
There is probably a voltage leak within the key fob. Does the battery in another key fob get drained as quickly? Does somebody have a second fob to test with because if it's only one key fob doing it, the problem lies within the fob.
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hrmm, my benz is a 2000 model, and i havnt changed both my keys ONCE, the other key, I BARELY use, no problems, i just got a key 2 yrs ago, b/c i needed a spare, no problems, somethings wrong on your side.
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Originally Posted by DemonaL
hrmm, my benz is a 2000 model, and i havnt changed both my keys ONCE, the other key, I BARELY use, no problems, i just got a key 2 yrs ago, b/c i needed a spare, no problems, somethings wrong on your side.
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I am not sure if the battery has ever been changed on my my CLK's key as I have only owned it for 6 months. What I have noticed is that the range is really weak, like maybe 15-20 feet. Any idea if changing the battery will solve this? Thanks.
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05 E55
Originally Posted by JJB622
I am not sure if the battery has ever been changed on my my CLK's key as I have only owned it for 6 months. What I have noticed is that the range is really weak, like maybe 15-20 feet. Any idea if changing the battery will solve this? Thanks.
15-20 feet? That's good for our cars.
Get a new battery...they are not too expensive and will help if you do have a weak battery. But they range isn't all that good period.One thing I noticed was that when my range was getting bad and the IR stopped working completely (opening the windows etc. via the remote), it was not the key battery, but the car battery that was low on juice. After getting a new battery, it fixed everything.
