Locked and Jammed Trunk ?!?
Locked and Jammed Trunk ?!?
Ok, my remote works but has no effect on the doors or trunk locks...then my hard key will not slide completely up into the trunk cylinder to open it manually.
So what do I do? Wondering how to reset remote?
Any suggestions?
So what do I do? Wondering how to reset remote?
Any suggestions?
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From: Ball Ground, GA (N of Atlanta)
2003 S500 2007 GL450
The remote uses the button cell battery inside the housing to operate the remote lock/unlock functions. The battery has no part in operating the ignition and driving the car. Hopefully, your problem might be as simple as a dead battery in the remote. A search on here or on YouTube will give you info on how the change the battery.
The trunk lock might respond to spray lubrication. To open the trunk, you have to push up firmly and turn the key. One way unlocks the trunk, turning the other way disables the remote function for the trunk (the "valet") feature.
The trunk lock might respond to spray lubrication. To open the trunk, you have to push up firmly and turn the key. One way unlocks the trunk, turning the other way disables the remote function for the trunk (the "valet") feature.
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From: Montreal, Quebec
2009 E350 4M Avantgarde;mistress 2002 S600; wife 2014 C300 4M
counter-clockwise turn the key, then push it in (up) to unlock.
A lot of people here never got that right and then blamed the car.
Good luck!
A lot of people here never got that right and then blamed the car.
Good luck!


