Can you do away with the remote lock system?
Do away with the remote locking system – cheapest and easiest to do – except that you will have to walk to the car to unlock the doors instead of being able to do that from a distance (and I wonder why that’s more convenient since you still have to walk to the car and open the door by the handle in order to get in).
Why did my remote lock stop working after battery change?
It could also be that the key’s internal capacitor or backup power storage which probably keeps the memory alive during the battery change interval might also have died (its an old key as you said – and it may not have enough juice to last the battery change interval) – and when the battery went so did the memory.
Where is the reset button on a remote lock?
It’s between the ‘lip’ where the cover fits in and the edge of the plastic case of the battery pack. You’ll need a toothpick, paper clip or mind powers to press the button. 2) Once you locate the reset button, you’ll have to press it down until the light turns solid green on the lock. This can be anywhere from 1-5 seconds.
How do you program a Mercedes fob remote?
There are a few cases when you need to program your key fob remote to your Mercedes-Benz. Below you will find general instructions on how to synchronize a Mercedes key fob. For model specific instruction check your owner’s manual. Insert the key into the ignition. Quickly remove key from ignition and within 10 seconds hold down the lock button.
Do away with the remote locking system – cheapest and easiest to do – except that you will have to walk to the car to unlock the doors instead of being able to do that from a distance (and I wonder why that’s more convenient since you still have to walk to the car and open the door by the handle in order to get in).
It could also be that the key’s internal capacitor or backup power storage which probably keeps the memory alive during the battery change interval might also have died (its an old key as you said – and it may not have enough juice to last the battery change interval) – and when the battery went so did the memory.
Why does my Remote key not unlock the door?
When the physical key can lock or unlock the door, be sure that the mechanism of the locks is fine. There could be an electrical issue that prevents the fob from connecting to the door’s receiver sensor. These are mostly the reasons and troubleshooting options when a remote key won’t unlock car door.
It’s between the ‘lip’ where the cover fits in and the edge of the plastic case of the battery pack. You’ll need a toothpick, paper clip or mind powers to press the button. 2) Once you locate the reset button, you’ll have to press it down until the light turns solid green on the lock. This can be anywhere from 1-5 seconds.