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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 09:11 AM
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Hi there I have got a 1994 500SL and was wondering if anyone could help me re programme the remote fob ? Regards Bernie
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 09:21 AM
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Old Aug 14, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 09:27 AM
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Old Aug 15, 2016 | 11:07 AM
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On a '94 or earlier car you point the remote at an IR receiver, press the button, and within 30 seconds you lock or unlock the vehicle with the mechanical key.
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 06:42 AM
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The syncing procedure is in the manual, point the fob to the IR receiver, press the button twice, then open the ignition within 30 seconds.

Check the battery of the FOB first.

If the remote is new, only the dealer will programme, have problem with mines done bought a new one from the dealer 120 USD working
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RADHAMES
...point the fob to the IR receiver, press the button twice, then open the ignition within 30 seconds.
That procedure is incorrect for the '94 SL500 which the OP asked about.
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