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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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car is dead and battery is in trunk....how do i open trunk?

I dont have metal portion of the key to my c43...its just the remote part....how do i open the trunk so i can jump the battery?
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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If you cant unlock the car and you dont have the metal key blade, you have an issue. That is what the metal key blade is meant for.

Have Mercedes order you a metal key for your VIN. You will need to provide proof of ownership/registration or call a locksmith ?
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how much is that key blade? I'm sure its very expensive
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there is a small black box by the throttle in the engine bay...can i supply power to this?
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there is a small black box by the throttle in the engine bay...can i supply power to this?

See: https://mbworld.org/forums/cl55-amg-...d-battery.html
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