W211 Key Fob Failure

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Just as I was thinking my car is really running well and nothing is wrong with it I find that my key fob has failed :cry:. I haven't had chance to get to the dealership as yet however I wonder if I can get it fixed under warranty:confused:



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I dont know why folk use those antiquated things, you could call out moblilo or write to MB ;):D
 

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I dont know why folk use those antiquated things, you could call out moblilo or write to MB ;):D

i wasnt aware they were antiquated! doesn yours have a similar key Malcolm? :rolleyes::rolleyes::lol::lol::lol:
 
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i wasnt aware they were antiquated! doesn yours have a similar key Malcolm? :rolleyes::rolleyes::lol::lol::lol:
Malcolm has keyless go which is fine until it goes in the washing machine...
 
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I dont know why folk use those antiquated things, you could call out moblilo or write to MB ;):D
It is a genuine Mercedes Keyfob that I had with the car so it must be under the 3 years unlimited mileage warranty. Perhaps at the last service it was damaged by a trainee during battery replacement.
 

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Malcolm has keyless go which is fine until it goes in the washing machine...

keyless go? very flash! :lol::lol: i dont imagine keys fair much better in the washing machine though! :rolleyes::rolleyes:
 

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Looks serious. Quite a rare failure as the fobtronic units are normally very reliable.
I believe driving your car with such a failure could invalidate your warranty so don't risk it, call Mobilio and have it towed in.
 

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if you do find out about key problem please let me no as well..
The key i have is fine its whats in it thats not working, its not the batteries, its the mechanism.. can we fix it bob? i really hope so....
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