Replace key battery
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Replace key battery
2011 e550
key battery replacement warning after 3 months, replaced by MB parts
key battery dead again, 3 months later
2nd key taken out and battery dead 2 months
both key batteries replaced at service, approx 1 yr after purchase
advisor insists batteries can just go dead
1 month later, again battery warning
really? my last volvo never had either battery replaced in 6 yrs, though not keyless go.
the functions of the key are being affected, slow response, etc.
i have read other posts re early warnings, but nothing like my experience
any advice, I keep my keys about 15 yards from my car.
i guess i need to speak with service manager
any help appreciated
key battery replacement warning after 3 months, replaced by MB parts
key battery dead again, 3 months later
2nd key taken out and battery dead 2 months
both key batteries replaced at service, approx 1 yr after purchase
advisor insists batteries can just go dead
1 month later, again battery warning
really? my last volvo never had either battery replaced in 6 yrs, though not keyless go.
the functions of the key are being affected, slow response, etc.
i have read other posts re early warnings, but nothing like my experience
any advice, I keep my keys about 15 yards from my car.
i guess i need to speak with service manager
any help appreciated
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2011 GLK350 P1, Multi-media & AMG Pkg; 2010 E350 w/ prem 2; 2018 4Runner SR5 Prem. 4x4
wow...that's way too quick for remote batteries to die like that.
is there a chance the buttons on the remote are being inadvertantly depressed unknowingly? Or is the key within close proximity of the vehicle when parked overnight?
is there a chance the buttons on the remote are being inadvertantly depressed unknowingly? Or is the key within close proximity of the vehicle when parked overnight?
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2010 E550 4matic, 2008 MDX, 2011 335i Vert
Not been an issue for me although i did replace my battery twice already in 2 years of owning the car which is still a lot. I have to say the distance range for this key is excellent (helpful with remote start)
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I thought this was going to be a "how do you replace the battery". I recently learned to do it and took some pictures if anyone is interested.
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i don't understand why mb doesn't do it the same as bmw. battery is charged every time you insert the key in the ignition. as for changing the battery, i think the instruction is in the manual.
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seems like a no brainer to re-charge the battery when inserted into the ignition, but for MB, Keyless Go seems to be the way to go.
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I have yet to even insert my key in the ignition
I have had to replace one battery on my 550 keychain so far,
in over a year....
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF3nAYV302w
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That video is much better than the pics I was going to post. If you're looking to replace the battery, just watch that video.
Note that it's only for 2010 and newer. I know that that for 2008 the key opened differently even though from the outside the key looks the same.
Note that it's only for 2010 and newer. I know that that for 2008 the key opened differently even though from the outside the key looks the same.
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Did not check the manual. Seems pretty easy to change the battery.Saw this link in another thread (courtesy: forum member robalo).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF3nAYV302w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF3nAYV302w
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2011 e550
key battery replacement warning after 3 months, replaced by MB parts
key battery dead again, 3 months later
2nd key taken out and battery dead 2 months
both key batteries replaced at service, approx 1 yr after purchase
advisor insists batteries can just go dead
1 month later, again battery warning
really? my last volvo never had either battery replaced in 6 yrs, though not keyless go.
the functions of the key are being affected, slow response, etc.
i have read other posts re early warnings, but nothing like my experience
any advice, I keep my keys about 15 yards from my car.
i guess i need to speak with service manager
any help appreciated
key battery replacement warning after 3 months, replaced by MB parts
key battery dead again, 3 months later
2nd key taken out and battery dead 2 months
both key batteries replaced at service, approx 1 yr after purchase
advisor insists batteries can just go dead
1 month later, again battery warning
really? my last volvo never had either battery replaced in 6 yrs, though not keyless go.
the functions of the key are being affected, slow response, etc.
i have read other posts re early warnings, but nothing like my experience
any advice, I keep my keys about 15 yards from my car.
i guess i need to speak with service manager
any help appreciated
I am wondering if keeping the key in close prox to the car causes it to communicate with the vehicle excessively. I have a key that has only been used a dozen times in the last 12 months and the warning says the battery should be replaced. The key stays in a box about 25 feet from the car all the time. I have keyless go so maybe there is a whole RF identification thing going on runnin down the battery.
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Same for me. Battery warning every 6 months. I never changed battery in my previous W211 (same key less go). Something wrong with the car electronics. I do not believe you can charge battery inserting key in ignition, since battery is not chargeable. Last time I had to drive with a key in ignition because can't start remotely.
Let us know if you find solution, really mad about this.
Let us know if you find solution, really mad about this.
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I have the same issue. My battery went after about 7-8 months. I do suspect that it is because it must be communicating with the car as long as you are in the car. I am using my second key, haven't gotten around to go to the dealership to replace the battery. I would assume that key battery life is related to how much you drive the car. I think I had around 9,000 miles on the car when I got the warning. Regards. Ned.
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The exact thing happened to me (twice).
I park my car in the garage and leave my key in there a lot too, so i'm guessing it's constantly communicating with the car.
So now, I leave my key out and away. So far, no more issues..
I park my car in the garage and leave my key in there a lot too, so i'm guessing it's constantly communicating with the car.
So now, I leave my key out and away. So far, no more issues..
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I believer wireless remote will drain more power because it is communicating with the car whenever it is running. Result is that you have to change battery in less than 1 year in general.
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To your relief ,this is not MB only fault ,some other cars with keyless go feature also drains their batteries . Well, as cool as it seems I will be preferring old school entry lol