Can a Remote Key be Reprogrammed?
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'96 SL600, '05 S55 AMG, '06 C230
Can a Remote Key be Reprogrammed?
Picked up a couple remote keys from a local wrecking yard for a good price... free! Is it possible to reprogram these keys to work in a running MB ('05 S55), assuming the keys are of the same generation as the target vehicle? If so, what steps are needed? Obviously the mechanical key will not work as that is specific to the tumblers in the original/junked vehicle.
Based on info from a thread on BenzWorld, I took the keys apart and they appear in good shape. The red indicator lamp illuminates properly for each key, so they should (in theory) work properly, if they could be reprogramed. Interestingly, I cannot see any entry point for electrical programming by MB. Is it possible the IR sensor at the tip is both send and receive, and this is where data/info is transferred to the key by the factory?
Cheers,
Jeff
Based on info from a thread on BenzWorld, I took the keys apart and they appear in good shape. The red indicator lamp illuminates properly for each key, so they should (in theory) work properly, if they could be reprogramed. Interestingly, I cannot see any entry point for electrical programming by MB. Is it possible the IR sensor at the tip is both send and receive, and this is where data/info is transferred to the key by the factory?
Cheers,
Jeff
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it's possible to program a key for Mercedes Benz '05 S55. advice you use AK500 programmer.
So let me get this straight. You either want him to buy this programmer or someone else. For a 1 off or similar its cheaper to pay the piper. Unless of course you are advocating breaking forum TOU rules and thereby attempting to do business.
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'96 SL600, '05 S55 AMG, '06 C230
All that said, thanks Light8008 for the information.
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Jeff
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Picked up a couple remote keys from a local wrecking yard for a good price... free! Is it possible to reprogram these keys to work in a running MB ('05 S55), assuming the keys are of the same generation as the target vehicle? If so, what steps are needed? Obviously the mechanical key will not work as that is specific to the tumblers in the original/junked vehicle.
Based on info from a thread on BenzWorld, I took the keys apart and they appear in good shape. The red indicator lamp illuminates properly for each key, so they should (in theory) work properly, if they could be reprogramed. Interestingly, I cannot see any entry point for electrical programming by MB. Is it possible the IR sensor at the tip is both send and receive, and this is where data/info is transferred to the key by the factory?
Cheers,
Jeff
Based on info from a thread on BenzWorld, I took the keys apart and they appear in good shape. The red indicator lamp illuminates properly for each key, so they should (in theory) work properly, if they could be reprogramed. Interestingly, I cannot see any entry point for electrical programming by MB. Is it possible the IR sensor at the tip is both send and receive, and this is where data/info is transferred to the key by the factory?
Cheers,
Jeff
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