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Old 12-12-2006, 06:10 PM
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96 W210 - Flashing Red and Green lights under rear view mirror.

I can't find my manual so I thought I would ask you guys here.

MY car has a red and green light under the rear view mirror.
Lately when I use the remote and unlock the car, I noticed that the lights came on flashing similtaneously.
Is this warning me that the main battery is going bad?
I haven't had any problems with the battery that I know of.

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I believe it's telling you to change the battery in the key.
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Old 12-13-2006, 12:43 AM
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I believe it's telling you to change the battery in the key.
I think the battery in the key is the alternating flashes of the lights.
I currently have the simultaneous flashes.
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Change the battery in the key.
What have you got to loose?
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Old 12-13-2006, 01:10 PM
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Change the battery in the key.
What have you got to loose?
The reason I doubt it is the battery in the remote is due to the fact that I had alternating light flashing about 3-4 months ago which is when I changed the battery on it. It did solve the problem.

I wonder if the service guys at my local MB dealership would give me the answer over the phone. I am sure they will try to get me to make an appointment but I will try none the less.
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Based on my source ( a german forum ), flashing red/green lights are a sign of key battery or vehicle battery saying goodbye.
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Old 12-13-2006, 09:14 PM
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Your source is wrong, alternating flashing of the red and green lights indicate an unauthorized start attempt.
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Old 12-14-2006, 01:23 PM
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Your source is wrong, alternating flashing of the red and green lights indicate an unauthorized start attempt.
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So what does the simultaneous flashing mean?
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just change the batteries & get it over with!
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Old 12-14-2006, 10:23 PM
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The flashing at the same time I also believe means weak remote batteries.
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Old 12-19-2006, 01:53 PM
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OK, I changed the batteries in my remote and so far so good.
Hope it stays that way.
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OK, I changed the batteries in my remote and so far so good.
Hope it stays that way.
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right on brpther!!!!!!!!!

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Old 03-27-2007, 01:39 AM
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Update

Still got the problem.

I've change the main battery in the car and the key and I still get flashing when I use the remote to unlock the car. It happens every once in a while but still bothers the crap out of me. Anyone have any ideas?
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Your car has become possessed??

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