Starting Error-2003 SLK230!

Jim Shores

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I swapped out the key fob and now I am getting the "Start Error" in the odometer box!? I was very careful when I swapped out the electronics into the new case which I purchased on eBay. I inserted the key and initially the car started and ran for 10 seconds and shut-down. Intermittently the remote was working for the doors locks. Everything works on the car when I turn the key but nothing happens when I try to start the car. Obviously it does not recognize the key...any thoughts? -Jim
 

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I swapped out the key fob and now I am getting the "Start Error" in the odometer box!? I was very careful when I swapped out the electronics into the new case which I purchased on eBay. I inserted the key and initially the car started and ran for 10 seconds and shut-down. Intermittently the remote was working for the doors locks. Everything works on the car when I turn the key but nothing happens when I try to start the car. Obviously it does not recognize the key...any thoughts? -Jim
Maybe put the electronics back into the old key and see if that works first ? And welcome to the forum
 
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Precisely my next step! I just left the Mercedes store and ordered 2 regular keys without the remotes too. I hope swapping fobs back will let me start the car. Mercedes say I have to bring the car there when I pick-up the extra keys. I don't feel like paying a tow bill on top of $135 for the 2 keys. -Jim
 

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Precisely my next step! I just left the Mercedes store and ordered 2 regular keys without the remotes too. I hope swapping fobs back will let me start the car. Mercedes say I have to bring the car there when I pick-up the extra keys. I don't feel like paying a tow bill on top of $135 for the 2 keys. -Jim
Good luck buddy , hope it works !
 

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Something in the swap can't have happened correctly. The IFZ ECU can't see the key code hence the start error in the dash.

Let us know how you get on.

Oh and welcome to the forums!!!
 
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