Re Programe Keys

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Freddie
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Hi Everyone,

I have just changed from a 300GES to a G500 (1999)  the spare keys is not working just wondered if anyone know hows to reprograme one before i have to go and buy another one, Also would anyone know if you can fir the newer style door cards to the earlier 463?

 

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Freddie

 

 

 

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Re: Re Programe Keys

First make sure that you have good battery in the key.

This may not work - but for my S500. To restore the factory settings you press the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for about 6 seconds until the battery check lamp flashes twice.

 

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Re: Re Programe Keys

Thanks Mark..

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Does that mean it worked?

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Hi Mark,

I will try it when i get home to the UK next week

 

 

 

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If not - does anyone here have a similar vintage G500 who also still has a handbook? Should be instructions in there as to how to reprogram key fob.

Just had a quick Google and there appear to be lots of different solutions but for different models/ model years.

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What type of key do you have? The IR type without blade? If so, does it fail to start the engine or are you referring to the central locking?

The former (no engine start) is typically either a failure of the EIS module or you've dropped the fob too many times and the transceiver coil has detached from the small circuit board in the keyfob.

As for door cards, yes they are all interchangeable, except for the latest versions (2015 onwards), where they have added extra switches in the group for the seat adjustment switches, on the front  door cards.

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Re: Re Programe Keys

IF I'm not mistaken a 1999 G would have the old 1-button rectangular fob, for which these instructions might help:

http://www.mercedes.gen.in/synchronising-single-button-ir-mercedes-key/