Amen, and I am glad that this helped you. God works in mysterious ways my friend🙏🏾. Stay blessed, and I would love to hear that full story of how this helped you when you have the time.

@@majanboo22 All I can tell you is that it was a series of unfortunate events. We get on with it and push thru. Sometimes you feel like yiur faith is being tested...so you don't let go of God's hand, then Bam! Like magic, you're no longer up the creek without a paddle! You save folks a lot of money and stress in these times too. Incredible! Mind blown.🙂

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You are more than welcome my friend. I’m glad that this video has helped you greatly.

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You are welcome and God Bless you as well my friend.🙏🏾 And a special thank you for informing all of us that this also works with the mercedes keys with the chrome sides.👍🏾👍🏾

Is it difficult to dismantle the key fob? (Chrime side type)

I’m old-fashioned I’d still rather have a husband, With an ever-growing honey do list LOL

Lol, you are welcome. Anytime and happy thanksgiving.

You are welcome, and great job! And thank you for reporting back that this also works with regular paper. I and I’m certain many others greatly appreciate your info. All the best.

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You are more than welcome. I’m glad it saved you in emergency.

D. Crosby Thank you man...much appreciated. 👍🏾

Could it just be my battery?

@@Mr105246 no battery is only for opening and closing the doors

Thank you for the kind words. Stay Blessed my brother. No problem, anytime.👍🏾 🇳🇬

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Alan leon Hehe..That’s Awesome man. I’m glad this fix worked for you and you got your keys up and running. And much thanks for the subscription.

Thank you for posting this information. This will greatly help those who may have the same keyfob problem/issue you had. Good job man. 👍🏾

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Did you have to reprogram thr fob?

No, it should start right up

Replacement fob on the road, 500.00! Insane.

@@KrisstySchooler wait , it has to be programmed to the vin no?

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You are very welcome and I am happy that it worked for you. Thank you and take care too.

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Carlos Teixeira Pure Awesomeness. Congratulations, well done, and you are welcome. Thanks for posting your results. This can give others with the same problem the confidence to try.

The car battery ?

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Derek Singh You are welcome, and thanks for this extra method to fix the IR key fob. I myself also upgraded from my old black plastic key fob style shown in the video, to your chrome side key style as well. This is good information to know. I now keep the black original key fob as a backup.

Loic Binard “Je vous en prie”, and thank you for your kind words.

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Awesome, I an glad that you can get the car started.

Had similar experience, just to add to what you just described, apart from cleaning the contact point, make sure u clean the battery also(try not to touch them) when putting them back in and make the latches firm enough. My unlock button dint work after the first try. I took everything apart and observed that while removing the battery, i had expanded the metal brace that held them together. I adjusted them and voila! Everything worked perfectly.

@@adeyinkaadebayo4192 Great find (👏🏾👏🏾) and thank you for posting this information for others who come here with the same issue. Many Thanks👍🏾

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Wasemoz84 Sam You are welcome, anytime. I am really happy this worked for you.

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Thank for the compliment and Congratulations on getting your keys/car up working again. You are welcome.

Thank you very much for the kind words. I wish you could have seen it and saved some cash too. Its all good though. As long as your car is running, I am happy. All the best brother👍🏾.

@@majanboo22 I have an after market key (from the world factory) fob aswell over 2 years old sometimes lights are on but wont start then have to use original key could i use same trick !!?

@@brianjohn2894 I would give it a try. This may be the fix you need.It couldn’t hurt🤷🏾‍♂️

@@majanboo22 well one way to find out

Balwinder Sidhu you are more than welcome man. Anytime.

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I am glad you were able to get your car started. You are welcome.

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@@majanboo22 imma keep it 💯 with u, I did not think that was gonna work but it did so thank you so much, saved me so much money

@@stanleychambers6972 I am super happy that it helped you.

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Bro pure awesomeness! This just made my day. I am glad that this video saved you in your situation. Great job man m, and I am happy you made it home safely.👏🏾👏🏾🤙🏾

Excellent, I am happy that it worked for you! Good job!

I’m having the same issue did you Mercedes not start ? Or was the key not turning in the ignition ?

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Dwen Zain You are most definitely welcome, and thank you for your comment. It is much appreciated.

Jose Calvo De Nada. 🙂👍🏾

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Neptune Vibe the red button is panic mode. It is to be used to cause the alarm to start making noise in various emergency situations. And attract he attention of people around you. For example if you are being robbed.

De nada, y me alegro de que esto le haya ayudado. Que tengas bendito y feliz año nuevo. You are welcome, and I am glad this has helped you. Have blessed and happy new year.

Luis Lango You are welcome. I hope everything works out.

You are welcome. I already made a new key copy(2nd key), but this fix is still working with the original.

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Thanks

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“Impressionnant. Je suis heureux que ce correctif ait fonctionné pour vous. Et merci beaucoup de nous avoir fait part de votre réussite.” “Awesome. I am glad thay this fix has worked for you. And many thanks for reporting back your success.”

As an electrical engineer, when I looked at the key fob, I knew it utilized an infrared sensor. When I had the non-start issue, I immediately thought of “the average tv remote, not being directly pointed at the tv, and thus not being able to change the channel”. Thats how I realized, the key fob was not aligned due to the old worn out plastic housing.

This is great news and thank you for posting this info here… I am certain this will help those in need who may have the same issue. This is much appreciated.

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If your key fob looks similar to this style era of key fob in the video, It should. I dont see why not. After some time, the plastic wears and slightly deforms. Then the IR laser/light does not line up with the Cars tumbler.

J will I can’t say as I have never had this issue. I would recommend googling the term (auto forum) “MBworld keys will not turn Mercedes ____(insert model here)___” and see what mbworld members have posted with the same issue.

@@majanboo22 It was the main battery. It’s an ‘05 that I’ve owned for 8 years. I think it’s OEM battery too. I’m replacing it myself. Any pointers?

J will is it S55? If so, I’d just remove all of my stuff out of the trunk and disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first. Then after, I disconnect the positive terminal of the battery. I Always do it this way with cars, because the negative battery terminal is grounded into the cars Chassis/body. Imagine if the negative terminal is still connected, and you are removing the positive terminal first, and as you are un-tightening the positive battery nut and you mistakenly make contact with the chassis...a nice big arc/spark will occur. Keep in mind this can damage sensitive sensors as well. So to avoid this, disconnect the negative terminal first always. Sorry to be so long winded.

Anton For the issues you list, I do no’t have any direct suggestions other than to google the mercedes forum “MBworld.com” and search through the SL500 forums for this particular issue. I have not come across this specific problem on my vehicle, and hence I have not had a reason to look for a solution.

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You are very welcome. I am happy it was able to help you.

Possibly, but you need the $500 CGDI Mercedes key programmer tool/software(red plastic tool in the background of this video), and know the step by step process on how to do it… I have done it, but it’s a 15-20 step process if I remember correctly. In my opinion, you are better off just paying the~$300+ for a new programmed key copy(from a NON-Dealership).

@@majanboo22 what if i remove immobilezer

@@lauris4887 I am not sure.

Jesus Mondragon se nada. Estoy feliz de ayudar

No entendí nada 😭

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Alguien que nos diga?

Mi carro al final lo vendí y la persona que me lo compró lo llevo a un mecánico que le sacó otra llave , que digo una fueron 2 y le salió en 2000 pesos mexicanos la verdad que arrepenti de no a ver buscado más opciones :-(

Technics Melancholic I think your original key fob for your year/era mercedes may have been the all black plastic key. Your new metal key has a different style of case and I DO NOT think this will work for you. Unfortunately, you may want to have your key circuit board/components looked at by an electrical tech who specializes with keys before paying for a brand new dealer key and labor copy service.

@@majanboo22 Thanks for replying bud,it looks exactly as the Original it's just an upgrade that has metal in it ,the sides are made of metal and it fully opens for easy replacement ! but it follows the same pattern as the Original same composition same buttons placement etc ! it did the same with the Original key fob ! I had to replaced because it was all torn apart ! and wore out ! but it's looks just the same with the MB logo placed on the back not on the center !

@@majanboo22 Will do bud Thanks !

Sifiso Dlozi I am not sure what the issue with your car is. And I don’t believe this video will help you. I have heard on some of the more recent mercedes when the transmission is changed, and another transmission is installed, there is a “provisioning / transmission computer registration” process where the car/transmission may need to be connected by computer to the mercedes online “registration” servers so that it may function correctly after being installed. I am not sure...maybe this is your issue. I have never seen a Vito 115 CDI, as they are not sold in my country.

@@majanboo22 i forgot to mention that my gearbox is a manual gearbox. I think i will have to call in a specialist then in my case. Thank you very much for your advice and knowledge.

Sifiso Dlozi you are welcome.

Yo may need to tattle your key fob to a circuit repair shop. I have heard of this before (I think it may be in the comments of this video) and someone said that a small circuit component separated on their keys circuit board. The circuit repair shop was able to see it and solder/fix it back to the circuit board to make the electrical connection.

@@majanboo22 thanks for your comment man, but it seems my key works fine but there isn't a radio connection

@@olivermateee547 yes if a capacitor or other circuitboard element has disconnected, radio transmission portion of your key fob may not work as best as possible.

I don’t think the IR led on the key Fob is desoldered from the circuit board. It just was not aligned with the EIS key “Tumbler” in the steering wheel

Give this a try and let us know how it worked for you.

The battery in the key fob is never needed to start the car using the key in the ignition switch.

I am hoping the instructions shown in this video can help you. Otherwise, I am not sure.

Yes, it is considered entry thickness Card Stock. But there are others who have commented successfully using/folding a thin bank receipt (they were stranded) to get their mercedes started.

cc92103 Thanks. When I had the issue of the key not turning all the way, one day I thought “the plastic key case is worn and possibly loose so the infrared emitters from the key must not be aligned”. I tried turning the key while applying force at different portions of the plastic key shell and when I eventually squeezed on the worn plastic key case, the key turned immediately in the vehicles “ELV” (ignition tumbler) and the car started right up. I knew then that my issue was either the worn case allowing the key’s infrared led emitter to be off center alignment, or that there was a circuit component on the key’s circuit that was no longer making electrical contact with the key’s circuitry. And thank you for the folded business card tip glove box tip. This may come in handy for I and other readers in the future.

There are only 2 screws that hold the handle on to your glove box on the inside of it, try replacing them because they seem to work themselves slack thru wear and use. Good luck!!

Hopefully this fix will work for you. Let us know.👍🏾

😂Hehe..well as long as it helps people, I don’t mind.

Thank your for this info. Much appreciated.

@@majanboo22: Thing is, these are extremely sensitive fobs! You can't just throw them around for heavens sakes! Like your gal, tender and sweet.

@@jamescosby2343 HAHA! Lol. So true.

No i dont think so.

If the key is literally broken (as in electrical circuit componnent...capacitor, resistor, etc) broke off, you may want to google or read through the comments (someone posted about a year ago) of an actual electrical circuit tech repair shop for the key. Take all plthe pieces that fell off to the tech and have him solder back on. If key is physically broken into several pieces, you are better off purchasing another key and having it programmed to your car. This is possible, but the specialist doing it will need the mercedes CGDI key programmer equipment. If you are not tech savy, find a specialist or someone to do it for you. They may charge youa around $350 USD (at best) to $400...It won’t be cheap, but usually will be cheaper than the dealership (dealership may want you to buy a whole new key and electrical lock tumbler set and install in your steering wheel....very expensive at mercedes.

sketchyj thanks for replying back with this tidbit of info. If it works out, it may help others down the line.

Great video!! I have a 1999 C230 I have the same issue Key wont turn even after replacing remote battery. If I buy a new key off Ebay can it be reprogrammed? Also does it have to be a new key or used key with same model#? What type OBD II reader could i get for cheap to Re-Program the key if necessary?

Marvin M. The NEW keys can be purchased off of ebay and other sites as well. Do not buy a used key as it will require quite a bit of extra work for it to be utilized and it may not be worth it. Plus who knows if the key was stolen (ebay used key sales). There isn’t a simple obdii scanner that will allow you to write data to new keys. The device to do this is called a mercedes benz CGDI key copier and it is not cheap. I got a Chinese made one for ~$480 and there was a significant learning curve to copy my first set of keys. At that price, the CDGI is the cost of paying a small business to copy the key. If you are not savy with working on cars to a medium level nor have time to learn, you may NOT want to do it by yourself. It can be frustrating if you dont have the patience. Its about 15 or more steps if I remember correctly. Once you get it though, it is easy from there on out.

@@majanboo22 if you have a good ebay link that would be cool to buy a NEW 1

Marvin M. I’m not sure which original mercedes key fob style you have. Just googled real quick and this is a website I found.

Can you turn the key turn all the way to the “engine start position”..(2nd position)?

@@majanboo22 Yes. Everything works as it did before. When I insert my key the zip noise is made which I’m guessing Is the ESL unlocking. Position 1 works as normal… some lights come on and begin to work as normal. When I turn to position 2 my instrument cluster and all of the lights on the gauge clusters power on. When I go to do the flick motion to turn on the engine nothing at all (no crank, no noise, minimal clicks sometimes it’ll click once or not at all) I’m thinking it’s either my ignition switch bad, my key went bad or my EIS(Ignition Switch) went bad. I am not sure how to diagnose if the EIS went bad as a lot of videos show the cluster not turning on when the key is inserted or they can’t turn the key past position 0, and it the steering wheel doesn’t free up

@@majanboo22 My steering wheel opens up fully and my power supply for interior and exterior is all fine. I’m thinking my starter possibly went out as it was all of a sudden. I went to get gas drive home came back out within 30 minutes and the car won’t crank

@@BMJJ8 yes, it may be your starter.