Help with Central Locking
07-21-2006 | 01:02 AM
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Help with Central Locking
For some reason when I use the key remote to unlock the car the indicator lights on the mirror and door blink red and green but the car is neighter locking or unlocking.
I have to enter the car manually throught the passenger door. If I put the key inside the ignition and turn it to position 2 and press on the key remote button it locks and unlocks fine, also main central locking button works when the key is inside position 2 on the ignition.
From what I am seeing, the key does transmit signal, the central locking system does work under certain condition which leads me to believe that somehow I need to program something.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Car is: E420, Year 1997
I have to enter the car manually throught the passenger door. If I put the key inside the ignition and turn it to position 2 and press on the key remote button it locks and unlocks fine, also main central locking button works when the key is inside position 2 on the ignition.
From what I am seeing, the key does transmit signal, the central locking system does work under certain condition which leads me to believe that somehow I need to program something.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Car is: E420, Year 1997
Last edited by malinov; 07-21-2006 at 01:03 AM. Reason: Forgot Model of car
07-21-2006 | 06:27 PM
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'96 S320 , '98 E280 4matic '06 S350L '09 GL450
It could be also be a weak battery in the remote. You might have to resync the key with the car.
I know that these are the same symptoms that I had on my '96 s320 and I had to change the battery.
I know that these are the same symptoms that I had on my '96 s320 and I had to change the battery.
07-21-2006 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FlavioB
It could be also be a weak battery in the remote. You might have to resync the key with the car.
I know that these are the same symptoms that I had on my '96 s320 and I had to change the battery.
I know that these are the same symptoms that I had on my '96 s320 and I had to change the battery.
07-23-2006 | 09:36 AM
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malinov
Originally Posted by malinov
Unfortunately changing the battery on the remote didn't fix the problem, I guess I have to goto the dealer
The Smart Key is supposed to have a battery indicator light. If it flashes red when you push any of the buttons, the batteries are good. I don't know if the color changes, or if there is no flash, if they are bad.
Since you have already tried the bad battery solution, that re-sync idea is probably the way to go. I have also been told that these keys are all "VIN specific" - for what that's worth.
Good luck,
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07-23-2006 | 05:40 PM
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'96 S320 , '98 E280 4matic '06 S350L '09 GL450
I don't have my manual with me at the moment but I know that if you've changed the battery you need to do a resync. I can post more info tomorrow but you'd be better off checking your manual for the way to do it.
Good luck
Good luck
