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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Panic Button on Keyfob Doesn't Work
I received two keyfobs I bought my 2003 E-500 last month. Everything on the keyfobs seem to work fine, except for the red panic button. I can push, pull, and contort in different positions to try and get it to work... but it never will.

Any suggestions? Is there a way to "reprogram" the key or make sure it's paired correctly? Just FYI... I assume it is paired right since it unlocks the doors, cranks the car, etc... just drawing at straws here...
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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by fenriz79
I received two keyfobs I bought my 2003 E-500 last month. Everything on the keyfobs seem to work fine, except for the red panic button. I can push, pull, and contort in different positions to try and get it to work... but it never will.

Any suggestions? Is there a way to "reprogram" the key or make sure it's paired correctly? Just FYI... I assume it is paired right since it unlocks the doors, cranks the car, etc... just drawing at straws here...
You have to hold the button down for a few seconds. Press it again to turn it off.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 09:25 AM
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Yep, I made the same mistake. I guess the MB engineers wanted to make it nearly impossible for us to set it off by accident. Good luck!
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One thing you never want to do is set it off in a closed garage. It nearly gave me a heart attack when I did it accidentally.
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