No, the same key is used to access everything and start the car. Headlights are normal. Nothing skips a beat when I try to start the car. Radio will play constantly regardless of how many times I try and start the car. The no key detected message is what’s throwing me for a loop. I can check for voltage while I’m pressing the push start button but I really don’t think it will affect at the battery end of things being it’s acting basically like you didn’t even have a key and sat down and tried to start it. That’s probably the most accurate description I can come up with. I was thinking maybe a relay at first because the process doesn’t even seem to make it to first base but with it not detecting a key in the first place makes me think of several possibilities that I’m at a loss of how to diagnose let alone solve on my own. Here is another question for my fellow mercedes enthusiasts.....I read that the Mercedes Benz Roadside Assistance service lasts for the duration of the car regardless of ownership which I thought was unbelievably incredible. I know they’ll send out a certified/qualified service tech to handle the call but my question is will this tech be able to diagnose the issue at hand, and then tow the car to the dealership if necessary? Or is it strictly a help change your tire/check your fluids kind of tech that facilitates a tow if necessary?


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