Kay Fob Battery Replacememnt
Key Fob Battery Replacement Question
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'24 GLE53 AMG Coupe
Key Fob Battery Replacement Question
OK, I need some insight from somma you older owners...
I think it's time to replace the battery in my key fob. I work in downtown Dallas. I have a window office, which sits across the light-rail tracks from our parking garage. From my office window I can see my car. Usually, I can stand at my window and 'chirp' my car. It's about 100 feet from my window to my car ('03 E500). But recently, I can't chirp it from the window anymore. And when I'm 30 feet from the car, I've got to press the buttons more than once to get the signal sent. So, I believe it's time to simply replace the battery.
But here's the question. Can I go to RadioShack and have them replace the battery (like you can with every other auto remote fob)?? Or do I have to go back to the dealer for some Jedi mind-trick/use the force thingamajiggy???
Can I replace the battery myself, or does MBenza have to get their grubby little hands on it...
Help???
I think it's time to replace the battery in my key fob. I work in downtown Dallas. I have a window office, which sits across the light-rail tracks from our parking garage. From my office window I can see my car. Usually, I can stand at my window and 'chirp' my car. It's about 100 feet from my window to my car ('03 E500). But recently, I can't chirp it from the window anymore. And when I'm 30 feet from the car, I've got to press the buttons more than once to get the signal sent. So, I believe it's time to simply replace the battery.
But here's the question. Can I go to RadioShack and have them replace the battery (like you can with every other auto remote fob)?? Or do I have to go back to the dealer for some Jedi mind-trick/use the force thingamajiggy???
Can I replace the battery myself, or does MBenza have to get their grubby little hands on it...
Help???
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No big deal. Go to Radio Shack, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, just about anyplace and buy two CR2025 batteries. The top comes off of the key. Remove the metal key, push back on the gray thing inside where the metal key was removed and pull off the top of the key. The batteries are in the part that is removed. Just make sure you put the batteries in just like they came out and snap it back together.
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No big deal. Go to Radio Shack, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, K-Mart, just about anyplace and buy two CR2025 batteries. The top comes off of the key. Remove the metal key, push back on the gray thing inside where the metal key was removed and pull off the top of the key. The batteries are in the part that is removed. Just make sure you put the batteries in just like they came out and snap it back together.
I got it.....
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I just popped mine off. After you remove the metal key, take the key and use it to press the gray insert. Press the insert in the same direction you slide the gray button to release the key. When you press the insert 'in', the end (or top) of the fob dislodges, allowing you to grab it and slide it out. The batteries slide out with the top.
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there was a manual for the manual,they would still not read the manual and then they would need the original manual for the manual for the owners manual
The only valid excuse is when the previous owner has not provided the owners manual
To the post about how much radio shack v.s. the dealer,that is not the issue.When dealers charge 90bucks to change a 2dollar light bulb that is the reason you read the manual and diy,key batteries,light bulbs,front end suspensions
The only valid excuse is when the previous owner has not provided the owners manual
To the post about how much radio shack v.s. the dealer,that is not the issue.When dealers charge 90bucks to change a 2dollar light bulb that is the reason you read the manual and diy,key batteries,light bulbs,front end suspensions
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Back in the '70s, I remember GM including a quick start cassette tape to play in the car as soon as you got the new car home.
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Actually the downloadable PDF version of the manual is the most user friendly version because you can use the Adobe "Search" function and look for any word or phrase to zero in on what you want immediately. Too bad MBUSA doesn't put all the manuals needed for the car (VCA, Comand, NAV, etc.) on a CD & include it in the glove compartment on delivery. The "quick start" manual could be included as a slide show at the beginning of the disc... very slick & thorough.
Back in the '70s, I remember GM including a quick start cassette tape to play in the car as soon as you got the new car home.
Back in the '70s, I remember GM including a quick start cassette tape to play in the car as soon as you got the new car home.
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reminds me years ago of all of the double tracking problems, 2 makers RCA and EMI and the 2 cassettes were not compatible, sorry the very mention gave me a hot flush
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Lol, I remember the dealer quoting me $20 a battery for replacement. I just wanted to see for my curiosity. I started laughing and asked if he knew what I did for a living. You guys DON'T want to know the cost from a distributor of panasonic on those batteries or the cost of those replacement remotes that Huf makes for them. It's amazing how much the dealer can rip you off. He said some people pay for it. I couldn't believe it. Well, it's like when I saw this girl take her car in when I was there too. She took it in for a replacement tire since it was banged up from potholes. I thought, are you *******g kidding, have you not heard of a tire shop before??? She was with her mother too. Wow, I'd go ape sh** on my wife and daughter if they pulled something like that 
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...Well, it's like when I saw this girl take her car in when I was there too. She took it in for a replacement tire since it was banged up from potholes. I thought, are you *******g kidding, have you not heard of a tire shop before??? She was with her mother too. Wow, I'd go ape sh** on my wife and daughter if they pulled something like that
I find that depending on the dealership personell you are dealing with, you do better on pricing depending on what they feel they can get away with with you without losing the sale AND on WHO you are dealing with. There are different proces for different people on some things.
As with all things, you have to know the fair price of the item & agree to pay it or negotiate.
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Actually, my dealership charges just about what the local tire shop charges for a Michelin tire replacement, remount & balance.... and the MB Dealership always has a couple in stock... the local tire shops have to get them all the time for nextday delivery & installation.
I find that depending on the dealership personell you are dealing with, you do better on pricing depending on what they feel they can get away with with you without losing the sale AND on WHO you are dealing with. There are different proces for different people on some things.
As with all things, you have to know the fair price of the item & agree to pay it or negotiate.
I find that depending on the dealership personell you are dealing with, you do better on pricing depending on what they feel they can get away with with you without losing the sale AND on WHO you are dealing with. There are different proces for different people on some things.
As with all things, you have to know the fair price of the item & agree to pay it or negotiate.
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Actually, my dealership charges just about what the local tire shop charges for a Michelin tire replacement, remount & balance.... and the MB Dealership always has a couple in stock... the local tire shops have to get them all the time for nextday delivery & installation.
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Interesting, I paid $675 for 2 michelins at the dealer and bought the next 2 michelins (same tire) locally for $520. UMMMMM
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Here on Long Island, we have so many MB Dealers and tire shops that they are falling all over each other to compete for the sale.
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