SL/R230: new keyless go
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new keyless go
I am told that it is not possible to upgrade to the new key/keyless go system. There should be an easy way to buy the new keys containing the transmitter previously located in the card if you already paid for the keyless go option. I, for one, have had real problems getting locked out of my car and being stranded because I only carried my card. Perhaps enough MB owners in the same position can put pressure on DB to offer this upgrade.
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I have the 2003 SL500 and had asked this very question to MB about two weeks ago. I called and talked with a service manager from the main MB number and he said that the keyless go system is different in the 2003 and 2004 models, and so it would not be possible to upgrade to the key.
I dont like simple answers though and wanted more details. You probably can figure out the rest.
Any technical knowledge and explanations would be appreciated.
Paul
I dont like simple answers though and wanted more details. You probably can figure out the rest.
Any technical knowledge and explanations would be appreciated.
Paul
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Truth be told the original keyless go system is far superior to the new one. The whole idea of having to carry the key around to operate the keyless go now moots the whole intent of keyless go in the first place.
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i completely agree .. the 2003 card was much better than the key alone. i owned both. the card is flat and stays in your wallet. my key is attached to a home,office,and safe key, and it gets really annoying having to carry all of it with me. i liked leaving the whole keychain in the little boxunder the seat, but now i have to carry all the keys with me. kills the point of keyless gio
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Sheesh, no wonder manufacturers think the consumer is retarded..
before the new keyless go, everyone wanted the keyless go card and the key to be integrated.. now that they've done it, everyone wishes the key and card were separate.
before the new keyless go, everyone wanted the keyless go card and the key to be integrated.. now that they've done it, everyone wishes the key and card were separate.
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(Almost) everyone could have been satisfied if there were both a keyless go traditional key and a keyless go wallet card that comes with each car.
The '03 wallet card seems to make more sense than the '04 setup, in terms of fitting in with the "convenience" selling point of keyless go; at least for men who traditionally have limited pant pockets / jacket space.
For women with a pocketbook or handbag, a key or wallet card is less of an issue; maybe even easier to have a key b/c a wallet card may be easy to have fall out or be hard to find in a pocketbook (doesn't matter if she always uses the same bag because all she needs is to have the wallet card somewhere in her bag for the car to sense ithe keyless presence).
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The '03 wallet card seems to make more sense than the '04 setup, in terms of fitting in with the "convenience" selling point of keyless go; at least for men who traditionally have limited pant pockets / jacket space.
For women with a pocketbook or handbag, a key or wallet card is less of an issue; maybe even easier to have a key b/c a wallet card may be easy to have fall out or be hard to find in a pocketbook (doesn't matter if she always uses the same bag because all she needs is to have the wallet card somewhere in her bag for the car to sense ithe keyless presence).
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Having the transmitter in the key makes the most sense, as if the system malfunctions your have the key right there to use starting your car. Keyless go means that you don't need to use the key to go.
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Or, why not make the ignition slot to fit the wallet card? Or some other similarly more space-saving idea?
These keyless entry concepts, regardless of which manufacturer leads the way, will evolve. Perhaps Lexus will really get it right before anyone else. Lexus has its act together on all these little touches.
Some dealers tell customers for MB '03s to always bring the key even if using the wallet card, just in case the wallet card malfunctions.
These keyless entry concepts, regardless of which manufacturer leads the way, will evolve. Perhaps Lexus will really get it right before anyone else. Lexus has its act together on all these little touches.
Some dealers tell customers for MB '03s to always bring the key even if using the wallet card, just in case the wallet card malfunctions.
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Originally posted by A-Train
Or, why not make the ignition slot to fit the wallet card? Or some other similarly more space-saving idea?
These keyless entry concepts, regardless of which manufacturer leads the way, will evolve. Perhaps Lexus will really get it right before anyone else. Lexus has its act together on all these little touches.
Some dealers tell customers for MB '03s to always bring the key even if using the wallet card, just in case the wallet card malfunctions.
Or, why not make the ignition slot to fit the wallet card? Or some other similarly more space-saving idea?
These keyless entry concepts, regardless of which manufacturer leads the way, will evolve. Perhaps Lexus will really get it right before anyone else. Lexus has its act together on all these little touches.
Some dealers tell customers for MB '03s to always bring the key even if using the wallet card, just in case the wallet card malfunctions.
And what dealers are telling customers is a GOOD thing because if the card does fail or the system does not recognize the card and you don't have your key, what are you going to do? You have your key handy so u can still be on your way.
now that it's all integrated into one package, best of both worlds. Honestly though, the key isn't that big...
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Originally posted by GDawgC220
if they made a ignition slot for the Keyless Go, then why not just use the key, right?
if they made a ignition slot for the Keyless Go, then why not just use the key, right?
And what dealers are telling customers is a GOOD thing because if the card does fail or the system does not recognize the card and you don't have your key, what are you going to do? You have your key handy so u can still be on your way.
Ok, enough from me on this topic.
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Agree with that, especially since the card has the neat feature of being able to confirm the car is locked when you're away from it. The card "remembers" the lock status of the car when you walk away. Ever been in a restaturant and wondered whether you locked the car?
