Can you lock a Mercedes while running?
Ive done it by starting the car, open drivers door, hit lock button on door, then use metal key (inside fob) to manually lock the driver door.
What to do if your Mercedes key won’t turn?
If you have this problem you will have to install a new / virgin EIS. You can not install a used unit because the EIS has to be paired / married to the car using Mercedes-Benz Star Diagnostic Software. They key itself may be the reason why the car doesn’t start. The key may open the doors, but it will not start the car.
Is there a way to open the trunk of a car without a key?
If the car has a manual lock, there’s a chance that the trunk is open despite the doors are locked. In that case, you can get inside through this way. Open up the trunk and push the rear seats forward until there is an opening spacious enough for you to crawl inside. Then, you can manually open the car’s door.
Where is the auto lock button on my car?
If the auto lock is located on the armrest of the driver’s side, you can activate it by just pressing with a thin metal rod. If the button is on the central console, attach a hook at the end of the tool or use a clothes hanger to reach the lock.
What to do if your car lock is not working?
The remote should also be checked for stuck buttons. If the problem is still active, then a scan of the body control module using a factory style scanner can isolate the cause of the problem. It may be the module or one of the door latches. A certified mobile mechanic from YourMechanic can provide this service at your home or office.
How to open a locked car door without a key?
How to Unlock a Locked Car Door Without a Key or Slim Jim Slide the air wedge in next to the wooden wedge and pump air into it to create more separation between the car and the door. Push in the wooden wedge the most you can until you have a sizable gap.
If you have this problem you will have to install a new / virgin EIS. You can not install a used unit because the EIS has to be paired / married to the car using Mercedes-Benz Star Diagnostic Software. They key itself may be the reason why the car doesn’t start. The key may open the doors, but it will not start the car.
The remote should also be checked for stuck buttons. If the problem is still active, then a scan of the body control module using a factory style scanner can isolate the cause of the problem. It may be the module or one of the door latches. A certified mobile mechanic from YourMechanic can provide this service at your home or office.
Why does the key not turn when inserted in the ignition?
The EIS module could also be the reason that the key does not turn when inserted in the ignition. Many car owners complain that the car starts fine on a warm or hot day but in cold days the car will not start. This may sound strange, but it is reported frequently.