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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Electronic Key System

I don't prefer the electronic key system on my 96' E320.
Its a bit difficult to unlock and lock it unless your in front of the car directly.... other than that I have to like snipe it down! haha
Has anyone changed their electronic key system? I know that they changed the way it worked after the 96' model but.... any input would be nice.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Just about all Mercs are like that... you have to be very close to lock/unlock... even the smartkey cars are that way...
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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'96 E320; 170K miles with extensive rust!
I installed a Viper remote starter which also controls (locks/unlocks) the doors. Much less expensive than having the stealer replace all of the potential sources of the problem; along with the billable hourly charge as they try to diagnose the source of the problem. My car is an '96 E320. Good luck!
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Haha, no doubt... ya man! Go inline 6?!?!? haha righteous! thanks guys
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