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  • 27-07-2012 8:42am
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    mackeminexile
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    Hey, hoping someone here can help. I have a '98 W210 E200 Merc and for some reason the electronic key won't let me into the car. The barrel key doesn't work either. Not sure what to do, I know it's a fairly common fault.


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    giant_midget
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    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Hey, hoping someone here can help. I have a '98 W210 E200 Merc and for some reason the electronic key won't let me into the car. The barrel key doesn't work either. Not sure what to do, I know it's a fairly common fault.

    Im just guessing here but could you open the fob, take the battery out and put it back in again or replace it? as said just a guss but could be something stupid :)


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    Indricotherium
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,577 ✭✭✭Indricotherium


    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Hey, hoping someone here can help. I have a '98 W210 E200 Merc and for some reason the electronic key won't let me into the car. The barrel key doesn't work either. Not sure what to do, I know it's a fairly common fault.

    Is it defo your car??


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    mackeminexile
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭mackeminexile


    Yep deffo my car! Changed the battery already, no joy.


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    dgt
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    I've been in this situation before with my E34, locks spinning round and a dead battery. I very carefully pulled the door back a bit then used a hook to grasp the door button. Another time I had to get into a Daily van, I slipped the window down a bit and using a mirror I grasped the handle with a welding rod to open the door. Both took careful planning but seconds to execute.

    1. I take no responsibility if you damage your vehicle
    2. Those were my own vehicles on my own grounds
    3. Some parts may vary between vehicles


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    Anan1
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    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Hey, hoping someone here can help. I have a '98 W210 E200 Merc and for some reason the electronic key won't let me into the car. The barrel key doesn't work either. Not sure what to do, I know it's a fairly common fault.
    What happens when you try the barrel key? It may be stiff from disuse. Also have a look on the passenger side handle - there may be a second keyhole under a plastic cover. Does it work in the boot?


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    mackeminexile
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭mackeminexile


    Anan1 wrote: »
    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Hey, hoping someone here can help. I have a '98 W210 E200 Merc and for some reason the electronic key won't let me into the car. The barrel key doesn't work either. Not sure what to do, I know it's a fairly common fault.
    What happens when you try the barrel key? It may be stiff from disuse. Also have a look on the passenger side handle - there may be a second keyhole under a plastic cover. Does it work in the boot?

    Yeah it works in the boot. Just turns in the barrel and does nothing. Is the lock on the passenger side under a small square plastic cover?


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    Anan1
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    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Is the lock on the passenger side under a small square plastic cover?
    That's the one.


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    mackeminexile
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    Anan1 wrote: »
    mackeminexile wrote: »
    Is the lock on the passenger side under a small square plastic cover?
    That's the one.

    Will try this afternoon. Fingers crossed! Have been quoted up to 300 for a reprogramme etc


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    Anan1
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    Have you driven the car recently? Might the car battery be completely dead?


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    mackeminexile
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    I did wonder about that. Going to go check it now and see what I can see. Shouldn't be the battery, it was driven 24 hours ago!


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    pcardin
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    mackeminexile wrote: »
    I did wonder about that. Going to go check it now and see what I can see. Shouldn't be the battery, it was driven 24 hours ago!

    It well may be a flat battery. Had W210 last year myself and it kept discharge battery out of sudden. Thought it's an old battery and replaced but it kept happening until I recovered that ground wire was loose at chasis. Luckily I could open a door with a key at least.


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