2018 CLS550 - Remote start/leaving car run
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2018 CLS550 - Remote start/leaving car run
Is it true that remote start cannot be installed if it wasn't done during production?
And is there any way to lock the car and leave it running? The key fob doesn't work to lock the doors if the car is on.
This seems like such an obvious problem, am I missing something?
Thanks!
And is there any way to lock the car and leave it running? The key fob doesn't work to lock the doors if the car is on.
This seems like such an obvious problem, am I missing something?
Thanks!
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Never been able to lock car with car running because of preventing locking the keys in. Pains me that all mopars after 2011 have a fantastic remote start system and even if you are lucky to have it on a Benz, it has to be done through an app.
Anyways maybe mid city engineering has remote start for our cars.
Anyways maybe mid city engineering has remote start for our cars.
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Is it true that remote start cannot be installed if it wasn't done during production?
And is there any way to lock the car and leave it running? The key fob doesn't work to lock the doors if the car is on.
This seems like such an obvious problem, am I missing something?
Thanks!
And is there any way to lock the car and leave it running? The key fob doesn't work to lock the doors if the car is on.
This seems like such an obvious problem, am I missing something?
Thanks!
As for locking the car while leaving it running, I believe you could try using the physical key and twisting it to the locked position (by inserting the key in the appropriate spot near the door handle) after closing the doors. Rotating counter clockwise should unlock door and rotate once clockwise should lock driver side door then again it should lock all doors. (I might have gotten the direction flipped though)
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Never been able to lock car with car running because of preventing locking the keys in. Pains me that all molars after 2011 have a fantastic remote start system and even if you are lucky to have it on a Benz, it has to be done through an app.
Anyways maybe mid city engineering has remote start for our cars.
Anyways maybe mid city engineering has remote start for our cars.
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Remote start is possible to be installed by aftermarket means I think. Like the post above mentioned.
As for locking the car while leaving it running, I believe you could try using the physical key and twisting it to the locked position (by inserting the key in the appropriate spot near the door handle) after closing the doors. Rotating counter clockwise should unlock door and rotate once clockwise should lock driver side door then again it should lock all doors. (I might have gotten the direction flipped though)
As for locking the car while leaving it running, I believe you could try using the physical key and twisting it to the locked position (by inserting the key in the appropriate spot near the door handle) after closing the doors. Rotating counter clockwise should unlock door and rotate once clockwise should lock driver side door then again it should lock all doors. (I might have gotten the direction flipped though)
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Typo before, meant mopars* like our Jeep.
Here's the link, I've heard good reviews but haven't researched much:
https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...nz-sksng204d4/
Here's the link, I've heard good reviews but haven't researched much:
https://www.midcityengineering.com/p...nz-sksng204d4/
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Long live Mercedes for that... I've researched heavily into this, and the cheapest option I found, parts + labor was about $800-900... That's a basic remote start, range 50ft or so. They have over the phone remote start, which obviously is more expensive. Was not happy about that, considering I installed myself on my infiniti for $100.
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How come? Just want to make sure but are we talking about the same key (we are both talking about the one that unlocks the glove box right)?
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Long live Mercedes for that... I've researched heavily into this, and the cheapest option I found, parts + labor was about $800-900... That's a basic remote start, range 50ft or so. They have over the phone remote start, which obviously is more expensive. Was not happy about that, considering I installed myself on my infiniti for $100.
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Hey everyone --
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Due to the security platform that your vehicle is built on, it requires an extra vehicle key fob for the installation.
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We cover this vehicle with our aftermarket remote starter coverage.
THIS is the product you'd need.
Due to the security platform that your vehicle is built on, it requires an extra vehicle key fob for the installation.
Loads and loads of satisfied customers... And no supply chain issues here this holiday season. In stock and ready to ship!
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It's still a little tedious to access and also detaches completely from the fob instead of being spring-loaded which makes it harder to use, but that's neither here nor there
It's the best option I got, so thank you! 
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Hey everyone --
We cover this vehicle with our aftermarket remote starter coverage.
THIS is the product you'd need.
Due to the security platform that your vehicle is built on, it requires an extra vehicle key fob for the installation.
Loads and loads of satisfied customers... And no supply chain issues here this holiday season. In stock and ready to ship!
We cover this vehicle with our aftermarket remote starter coverage.
THIS is the product you'd need.
Due to the security platform that your vehicle is built on, it requires an extra vehicle key fob for the installation.
Loads and loads of satisfied customers... And no supply chain issues here this holiday season. In stock and ready to ship!
But anyways. I got curious so I looked it up, remote start has came with Honda Accords since 2013. Lol. I wonder why it's even optional for a 2018 Mercedes.. I'm surprised it coming with four wheels isn't an option
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Ouch. $699 + $750~ for another key + the installation fee through a professional.
But anyways. I got curious so I looked it up, remote start has came with Honda Accords since 2013. Lol. I wonder why it's even optional for a 2018 Mercedes.. I'm surprised it coming with four wheels isn't an option
But anyways. I got curious so I looked it up, remote start has came with Honda Accords since 2013. Lol. I wonder why it's even optional for a 2018 Mercedes.. I'm surprised it coming with four wheels isn't an option
The only downside for us is that they don't even offer remote start for models 2015 and earlier, it's only 2016 and up option.
