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    Cant turn key sometimes

    Anyone got advice on how to sort out key turn problem in Park? Getting worse, firstly could resolve by wiggling steering, then sometimes by extra pressure on brake pedal, now sometimes works if I ram lever towards P or wriggle it left to right in P. Is there an interlock switch and if so it it...
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    w220 S320 Not turning on final Key turn / 2000/w reg

    Hi all I'm hoping someone can please shed some light on an intermittent problem I have with my beloved benz! Now happening more often than before, I put the key in the ignition, turn 1st and second turns all lights / ignition comes on. Then do the final turn and nothing happens. The car won’t...
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    Sprinter fob key de-syncronised

    :( i am having a problem with my 313 Sprinter. The fob key looks like that has been de-synchronized with the vehicle as the visual LED and the IF are working (red LED turns ON when press any of the 3 keys and infra red can been seen on camera when any of the 3 keys are pressed) - does not...
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    c240 key locked : EIS or A1 module

    Hi, This is for 2002 MB C240 4matic. The alternator had a short cut and has been replaced. This probably damaged something, as the battery went dead few times and we had to try jumps, then recharge, etc. Not sure if keys were always on at that time. Now here is the result: the key (and...
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    Mercedes Remote Key (C220 - 55 plate)

    My remote key won't work and my car is now immobilised. Tried changing the batteries but this hasn't resolved the issue. Shall I try the spare key or do you think something more sinister is afoot. Thanks in advance
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    Key Fob problem....

    Hi - I haven't been able to find the solution to my problem searching here, so i thought I'd post to get some opinions. i have a '99 E300TD and after replacing the batteries on the fob, the fob has stopped working. It will still start the car, but the buttons don't work for the central...
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    W210 key not turning

    Hi All I'm in a bind here! I have been checking fuses all around our year 2000 w210 270 Cdi estate becasue of various bulbs not working. After putting all the fuses back correctly and in the correct location, the car will not start. In fact, the key will not even turn. Radio, lights etc work...
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    SLK 230 manual use of key won't open doors

    I have recently acquired my 1998 SLK 230. Central locking works fine using both the remote and the in-car c/l switch but the key will not lock or unlock the doors when used manually. The lock barrel turns freely (and soundlessly) through a quarter turn in either direction but that's about it...
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    The use of Infrared Key...

    Hello. I am the proud owner of a W124 E280 T and it came with 3 original Infrared Keys. My only question is why MB decided to introduce this Infrared method as opposed to a normal Remote Controlled Key. I notice that it's handy but at the same time annoying, for instance when I wanna use the...
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    Dismantling basic transponder key ???

    does anyone know if it is possible to dismantle the basic type key to remove the key blade? i'va had to replace the ignition barrel and so now have one key for all the doors, and one for the ignition, however, i still need to put the original key up to the transponder sensor in order to start...
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    W220 (S320) Spare key wil open car but won't start engine

    Hi Everyone, First post to this forum here so I hope I can find some help. I have a June 2000 S320, no major complaints aside from a couple of niggles which I will ask about in due course but the most important issue is that of the spare key not working (I'm paranoid about losing the main...
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    E240 Electronic Key Problems

    Any information welcome on how to deal with an electronic key issue. Sometimes it works, othertimes it's in and out and evetually it starts the car? This is with both keys - however I'm not convinced the spare is 100% reliable anyway? Very fustrating!


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