SL/R230: keyless go not working
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2004 SL55 AMG
keyless go not working
2004 SL55 I have three keys they all work starting the car locking the car but will not work with the start button i keep getting key not recognized
can someone help me here i have sdconnect c4 and would like to try and add 1 or 2 of the keys to work with the start button
looking for screen shots on how to do this
thanks
can someone help me here i have sdconnect c4 and would like to try and add 1 or 2 of the keys to work with the start button
looking for screen shots on how to do this
thanks
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Start by going to the Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Identify current Keyless Go Key, repeat this for all three keys to see if any are recognized. If 1 or 2 are recognized, then go back to Assign Keyless Go key to key track ->Assign Keyless Go Key 1 and assign to the first keyless go key track identified, repeat for Key 2 if you have 2.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
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Start by going to the Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Identify current Keyless Go Key, repeat this for all three keys to see if any are recognized. If 1 or 2 are recognized, then go back to Assign Keyless Go key to key track ->Assign Keyless Go Key 1 and assign to the first keyless go key track identified, repeat for Key 2 if you have 2.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
Thanks I'll give that a go.
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Start by going to the Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Identify current Keyless Go Key, repeat this for all three keys to see if any are recognized. If 1 or 2 are recognized, then go back to Assign Keyless Go key to key track ->Assign Keyless Go Key 1 and assign to the first keyless go key track identified, repeat for Key 2 if you have 2.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
here are the keys I have.
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Key 1 is aftermarket, not keyless go. Key 2 is a Mercedes key, but not a keyless go. Key 3 appears to be a keyless go key of the correct vintage. I would check the EZS with that key in the ignition to see what track it is on. You can then go in and check the keyless go track assignments and see if it is assigned. I assume that you have tried the keyless function on the door locks, if not make sure that is not working with key 3. It is possible that the key is bad or there is another problem with the keyless go. The shifter buttons can also go bad, but the door locks would still function.
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Key 1 is aftermarket, not keyless go. Key 2 is a Mercedes key, but not a keyless go. Key 3 appears to be a keyless go key of the correct vintage. I would check the EZS with that key in the ignition to see what track it is on. You can then go in and check the keyless go track assignments and see if it is assigned. I assume that you have tried the keyless function on the door locks, if not make sure that is not working with key 3. It is possible that the key is bad or there is another problem with the keyless go. The shifter buttons can also go bad, but the door locks would still function.
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Did you identify the key track for the keyless go key and verify that it is set up as keyless go track 1 or 2?
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Was that screenshot done with the black key in the ignition? Whichever key was inserted is Key 8, the one prior was Key 1.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
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Was that screenshot done with the black key in the ignition? Whichever key was inserted is Key 8, the one prior was Key 1.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
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That's a little strange that the dealer would order a Key 8. You show keys 1, 2, 6, & 8 as used. Usually the dealer would order the next key, which would have been key 3. In any case, you can go to the Keyless Go module and assign Keyless Go Key 1 to key track 8. Also, confirm that the keyless go module is a 230 545 12 32, you can find it in DAS when you go to assign the key.
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That's a little strange that the dealer would order a Key 8. You show keys 1, 2, 6, & 8 as used. Usually the dealer would order the next key, which would have been key 3. In any case, you can go to the Keyless Go module and assign Keyless Go Key 1 to key track 8. Also, confirm that the keyless go module is a 230 545 12 32, you can find it in DAS when you go to assign the key.
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Start by going to the Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Identify current Keyless Go Key, repeat this for all three keys to see if any are recognized. If 1 or 2 are recognized, then go back to Assign Keyless Go key to key track ->Assign Keyless Go Key 1 and assign to the first keyless go key track identified, repeat for Key 2 if you have 2.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
If no keyless go keys are found, you should check all three keys to see if any are actually keyless go keys. If you take the boards out and take pictures, I can tell you if they are standard or keyless go.
Was that screenshot done with the black key in the ignition? Whichever key was inserted is Key 8, the one prior was Key 1.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
Also, go to Keyless Go module -> Control unit adaptations -> Assign Keyless Go key to key track -> Assign Keyless Go Key 1 It will tell you the current assignment and allow you to change it. If the keyless go key is Key 8, it is not a Mercedes programmed key and might not be programmed correctly.
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Fixing the shifter will not affect the keyless go programming. You may have unplugged the switch wires and not plugged them back in, or damaged the pins when you removed the shifter knob.
