my dashboard says replace key fob battery, which i have done dozens of time
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my dashboard says replace key fob battery, which i have done dozens of time
ML350 2011 not recognizing key fob --says put in new battery 2025 3v which i've done and tested same so i need while in the car unlock doors to start car. they do unlock the doors externally if key not in pocket. dealer says $200 new key needed, i doubt it? blakeomlie@gmail.com m)8323504064
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Mine pulled the same crap on me. I replaced the dead 2025 batteries in both fobs with 2032's. Worked great for 2-3 months, then I started getting the battery symbol on my fob only. I too could still use all the functions on my fob. Just change it out for another 2025 and all's good in the universe again.....for now.
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Not sure if this related, but some info is better than nothing.
Somewhere I was reading about batteries for MBs and all were talking about Panasonics, maybe Panasonic as OEM battery must be only used and some of them are fakes.
I did buy mine from Amazon, second year no issues.
Somewhere I was reading about batteries for MBs and all were talking about Panasonics, maybe Panasonic as OEM battery must be only used and some of them are fakes.
I did buy mine from Amazon, second year no issues.
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I don't believe I had to do this when I initially bought the truck, and both fobs were dead in the water for years. As well, I didn't have to do this when replacing the batteries again as per my previous post.
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Not sure if this related, but some info is better than nothing.
Somewhere I was reading about batteries for MBs and all were talking about Panasonics, maybe Panasonic as OEM battery must be only used and some of them are fakes.
I did buy mine from Amazon, second year no issues.
Somewhere I was reading about batteries for MBs and all were talking about Panasonics, maybe Panasonic as OEM battery must be only used and some of them are fakes.
I did buy mine from Amazon, second year no issues.
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Do you have problems with keyless entry? It wouldn't detect my key fob but i was still able to unlock and lock by physically pushing my key fob buttons. I replaced my key fob battery and it was giving me trouble 3 weeks after. What I ended up doing was using a small spring to push down the battery in the key fob. It hasn't given me any trouble since (knock on wood), it's been about a month now on the same battery. Hope this helps.
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Hi,
I have had the same problem with 1 slight difference. I replaced the batteries (from Wal-Mart) in both key fobs, and everything was fine for a while. After about 6 months I had to replace the battery ONLY in the spare key fob. The key fob I use every day still works fine. Go figure...
Jeff
I have had the same problem with 1 slight difference. I replaced the batteries (from Wal-Mart) in both key fobs, and everything was fine for a while. After about 6 months I had to replace the battery ONLY in the spare key fob. The key fob I use every day still works fine. Go figure...
Jeff