Key problems...
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Key problems...
Hey guys, I have a problem with my S550. Whenever I try to use the key to lock, unlock, or open the trunk, it doesn't work at all. It doesn't matter if I'm a couple feet away from the car or if I'm next to the car. It won't work. Luckily the car still detects the key and Keyless-Go still works fine, but the key just won't work.
Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong?
Thanks,
Mercedes™
Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong?
Thanks,
Mercedes™
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You mention the red light flashes immediately, do you actually press the button long enough? The trunk would not open from a short key press.
I guess you must know this if you managed to open the trunk earlier.
I guess you must know this if you managed to open the trunk earlier.
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And RajwanyS550, thanks.
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My good friend has a 2007 S600 and he said that it happened to him too...He would always use the keyless go so he said when that problem would occur he would use the actual key to start the vehicle to let it reprogram itself...If the problem keeps occuring then it will need the dealers attention to be fixed.....Hope this helps!
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My good friend has a 2007 S600 and he said that it happened to him too...He would always use the keyless go so he said when that problem would occur he would use the actual key to start the vehicle to let it reprogram itself...If the problem keeps occuring then it will need the dealers attention to be fixed.....Hope this helps!
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Yes, use the actual key to start the car..For some reason if you always use the keyless go your key will loose its "memory" after awhile and will not function the locks/trunk. Once this occurs then you need to use the actual key itself in the ignition so it will recognize the vehicle to reprogram itself. If for some reason it doesn't, then you will need to consult your dealer.
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My good friend has a 2007 S600 and he said that it happened to him too...He would always use the keyless go so he said when that problem would occur he would use the actual key to start the vehicle to let it reprogram itself...If the problem keeps occuring then it will need the dealers attention to be fixed.....Hope this helps!
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I use my Keyless Go all the time as well on my CLS55 and had NEVER had an issue of any kind. But apparently, my local dealer says that it does happen and its a common issue with some MB vehicles.
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