Rosscam
New Member
Hi all
I have a 2005 E Class 220 Avantgarde
Yesterday the key fob wouldn't talk to the car although the little red light seemed to be working...
I tried the mechanical key out of the fob in the drivers side lock and the key turns well both ways but doesn't lock/unlock the vehicle. It isn't seized or limited in the way it turns - simply nothing happens.
Luckily I was close to home, I got the other fob ran back to the car and both fobs worked fine. I'm guessing it was some weird radio interference? Since I have changed the batteries in my main fob.
Anyway to my horror - both mechanical keys don't open/close the car and therefore are rubbish in an emergency!!
Anyone with the same problem?
The keys both work in the glove compartment and I'm only the second owner so I'm guessing it's a lock failure and not incorrect key blades. It's an estate so no keyhole in boot!
Thanks, Ross
I have a 2005 E Class 220 Avantgarde
Yesterday the key fob wouldn't talk to the car although the little red light seemed to be working...
I tried the mechanical key out of the fob in the drivers side lock and the key turns well both ways but doesn't lock/unlock the vehicle. It isn't seized or limited in the way it turns - simply nothing happens.
Luckily I was close to home, I got the other fob ran back to the car and both fobs worked fine. I'm guessing it was some weird radio interference? Since I have changed the batteries in my main fob.
Anyway to my horror - both mechanical keys don't open/close the car and therefore are rubbish in an emergency!!
Anyone with the same problem?
The keys both work in the glove compartment and I'm only the second owner so I'm guessing it's a lock failure and not incorrect key blades. It's an estate so no keyhole in boot!
Thanks, Ross