Disable Door Handle Button from Locking Car with Keyless-Go
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 318
Likes: 12
2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Disable Door Handle Button from Locking Car with Keyless-Go
Hello all,
As some may recall, I am taking my car on the Auto Train soon. I have Keyless-Go and I wanted to make sure they could not accidentally arm the alarm. Amtrak suggests making sure the alarm is not active as the movement could trigger the alarm (at least on some cars).
My question is if anyone knows how to essentially disable the button on the door handle from locking the car? I removed the button from the dash but I can still lock the car with the door handle.
My concern is that the chap loading the car will have the key in his hand, and close the car door. He could accidentally touch the button on the door handle and the car would lock and set the alarm. I want to prevent this from happening.
I just went though the manual and found several unrelated things (lock all doors versus driver's for example) but nothing on point.
I am going to the dealer tomorrow for the backup camera update so I will ask there, but as the collective knowledge on this forum bests any dealer, I thought I would ask here first.
Thanks!
As some may recall, I am taking my car on the Auto Train soon. I have Keyless-Go and I wanted to make sure they could not accidentally arm the alarm. Amtrak suggests making sure the alarm is not active as the movement could trigger the alarm (at least on some cars).
My question is if anyone knows how to essentially disable the button on the door handle from locking the car? I removed the button from the dash but I can still lock the car with the door handle.
My concern is that the chap loading the car will have the key in his hand, and close the car door. He could accidentally touch the button on the door handle and the car would lock and set the alarm. I want to prevent this from happening.
I just went though the manual and found several unrelated things (lock all doors versus driver's for example) but nothing on point.
I am going to the dealer tomorrow for the backup camera update so I will ask there, but as the collective knowledge on this forum bests any dealer, I thought I would ask here first.
Thanks!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 6,499
Likes: 335
From: Europe
223.168 & 213.012 & 906.633 & 214.005
I think you can disable KG by pressing the lock doors button twice from the key fob but I don't think it works the other way around.
Wouldn't it be sufficient to disable the tow away protection, there must be a button at the roof panel like on older models?
Wouldn't it be sufficient to disable the tow away protection, there must be a button at the roof panel like on older models?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 396
From: Iowa
2025 EQS580
Hello all,
As some may recall, I am taking my car on the Auto Train soon. I have Keyless-Go and I wanted to make sure they could not accidentally arm the alarm. Amtrak suggests making sure the alarm is not active as the movement could trigger the alarm (at least on some cars).
My question is if anyone knows how to essentially disable the button on the door handle from locking the car? I removed the button from the dash but I can still lock the car with the door handle.
My concern is that the chap loading the car will have the key in his hand, and close the car door. He could accidentally touch the button on the door handle and the car would lock and set the alarm. I want to prevent this from happening.
I just went though the manual and found several unrelated things (lock all doors versus driver's for example) but nothing on point.
I am going to the dealer tomorrow for the backup camera update so I will ask there, but as the collective knowledge on this forum bests any dealer, I thought I would ask here first.
Thanks!
As some may recall, I am taking my car on the Auto Train soon. I have Keyless-Go and I wanted to make sure they could not accidentally arm the alarm. Amtrak suggests making sure the alarm is not active as the movement could trigger the alarm (at least on some cars).
My question is if anyone knows how to essentially disable the button on the door handle from locking the car? I removed the button from the dash but I can still lock the car with the door handle.
My concern is that the chap loading the car will have the key in his hand, and close the car door. He could accidentally touch the button on the door handle and the car would lock and set the alarm. I want to prevent this from happening.
I just went though the manual and found several unrelated things (lock all doors versus driver's for example) but nothing on point.
I am going to the dealer tomorrow for the backup camera update so I will ask there, but as the collective knowledge on this forum bests any dealer, I thought I would ask here first.
Thanks!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 318
Likes: 12
2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Related to the update, they bricked my car! Lokey MB in Clearwater will have it overnight to fix it but they said it locked up when they tried the Surround View update. I knew the software would be the challenging part of these cars 
So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.
So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 396
From: Iowa
2025 EQS580
Related to the update, they bricked my car! Lokey MB in Clearwater will have it overnight to fix it but they said it locked up when they tried the Surround View update. I knew the software would be the challenging part of these cars So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.
So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,076
Likes: 28
From: Seattle, WA
99 ML430, 01 CLK55, 07 R63, 15 E63 Wagon
I know many older Benzes have a way to disable the motion sensors for the alarm when you turn the car off (via a button on the dash or overhead dome light area). Perhaps the 222 carries over the same function- somewhere.
Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 87
Likes: 9
From: Palm Springs
2026 E53
Related to the update, they bricked my car! Lokey MB in Clearwater will have it overnight to fix it but they said it locked up when they tried the Surround View update. I knew the software would be the challenging part of these cars So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.
So, plan accordingly when you get updates performed as it doesn't always go as planned.Trending Topics
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 318
Likes: 12
2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Unfortunately, they were not able to fix it before I needed to leave. They ordered the command module overnight but MB sent the wrong one. The plan is to replace the command unit to put it back to the way it was. I will do that in a couple of weeks when I get back. So on my trip, I am missing my surround view camera and backup camera. Time to drive old school again
I will wait for the September update ( but wait until October).
I would ask any shop doing the update if they have performed the specific update you want. I don't want to be the first anymore.
I will wait for the September update ( but wait until October).
I would ask any shop doing the update if they have performed the specific update you want. I don't want to be the first anymore.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
