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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:36 AM
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Unhappy help with my keyless go

hey guys im trying to figure out how to use my keyless go. the car is a 03
e500. when i do what the owners manual says it says key not reconized.
it wont lock/unlock and start the car and it says i can roll down the windows but it wont work. what can i do? do i have to have them programmed at the dealer? help me out guys! thanks.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunls1
hey guys im trying to figure out how to use my keyless go. the car is a 03
e500. when i do what the owners manual says it says key not reconized.
it wont lock/unlock and start the car and it says i can roll down the windows but it wont work. what can i do? do i have to have them programmed at the dealer? help me out guys! thanks.
You might have to go reprogram it at the dealer if the car doesn't recognize the key.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by shaunls1
hey guys im trying to figure out how to use my keyless go. the car is a 03
e500. when i do what the owners manual says it says key not reconized.
it wont lock/unlock and start the car and it says i can roll down the windows but it wont work. what can i do? do i have to have them programmed at the dealer? help me out guys! thanks.
Did you try a fresh set of (two) batteries, 2025 or equivalent? You can purchase these batteries from most stores including Radio Shack, CVS, Walmart etc. etc.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Also you should'nt have a cell phone or other electrical devices which may interfere with the signal.
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pinebaron
Did you try a fresh set of (two) batteries, 2025 or equivalent? You can purchase these batteries from most stores including Radio Shack, CVS, Walmart etc. etc.
+1...if that does not work you have to visit the dealer.
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