SLK/R171: Smart key problem
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2006 SLK 280
Smart key problem
Hi everyone...i have a new 2006 SLK 280 that I bought not too long ago and I only have driven it for 1,200 miles and after washing it one day my keyless remote stopped working. I changed the batteries on both of the smart keys and still nothing changed. What are some things that I could check before bringing her to the dealership?
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Hi everyone...i have a new 2006 SLK 280 that I bought not too long ago and I only have driven it for 1,200 miles and after washing it one day my keyless remote stopped working. I changed the batteries on both of the smart keys and still nothing changed. What are some things that I could check before bringing her to the dealership?
Sounds like a classic case of water saturation of the mechanical locking mechanism upon entering the door lock key orifice. Just kidding. Interesting situation. Obviously not a problem with you key fobs (X2). Can you lock the car from the inside with the door lock switch? Give it a day or two to dry up and see if it works. Maybe someone else can give you an idea. Good luck getting it resolved.
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Play dumb, act like it just stopped working one day, it's covered under warranty and get a new one, otherwise, it's gonna cost you a lot if you tell the truth. It probably needs to be re-programmed by the dealer.
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You washed one key but the other one also stopped working? Or you washed the car and both keys stopped working? Or am I not even remotely close to what happened? Something doesn't sound right.
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