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MBD 05-02-2002 08:30 PM

urgent!! auto will not start
 
My daughter tried to start her car with the key from her manual. It just turned over. Once she found her 'lost' key she says it just turns over and won't fire. I have been told that the key needs to be re_programmed. How do I do it.. daughter is stranded in another state. C280- 1996

yhliem 05-02-2002 08:34 PM

You don't mention the year or model of the car so i'll assume it's a relatively late model.

if she has a "smart" key then the reprogramming, as far as i know, needs to be done by the dealer. HOWEVER, if memory serves, you should be able to use the flat key to start the car. I believe that was the point of the flat key.

Your best bet, unless someone else in the forum knows how the system works, is to call the dealership parts or service department and ask them.

Good luck!

J.HIDALGO 05-02-2002 09:41 PM

Call 1-800-for-merc!
 
I think that is the number, and talk to a tech. They should be able to tell you what to do. The number is also in your owners' manual.
Good luck!:cool:

MBD 05-02-2002 10:33 PM

Thanks, I will give them a call tomorrow.

greenacres2 05-02-2002 11:11 PM

Check this thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/36952-w140-key-coding.html

Sounds like it might apply. Good luck.

MBD 05-03-2002 10:26 AM

Thanks!! I called my daughter she went thru the reprogram process and the car started right up. Thanks for the help.:)


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