New key for SLK

[reecey7]

Hi, I recently bought a 1997 SLK230 which turns out to be a Japanese import model. Only one key was supplied with the vehicle. I bought a new key from my local Merc dealership which starts the engine but the fob will not lock or unlock the doors. Does anyone have experience of imports and can inform me whether the frequency would be changed for the doors only or if it is more likely that I have been sold a faulty fob? All information and ideas will be gladly accepted. Regards reecey7

 

[television]

I think that you have a faulty key as this has never come up before

 

[mlc]

When I bought a new key for the same model / year the dealer "installed" the key for me as part of the price. From memory it was a process of using the original key to authorise the new key.

I would be back to the dealership ASAP.

 

[bigasotonuk]

Hi,
The key will be correct for your car and the dealer should of ensured that the key operated correctly before letting you drive away.
Go back to MB and ask them to synch the fob to the car.
If your key is a single button, flip key blade type you could try synching it yourself, follow the instructions at the end of this link.
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=26895

 

[reecey7]

Thanks for your interest and advice. I have an appointment at Merc garage for Monday . Regards John