There’s a little ring antenna thingie around the keyhole that reads the chip, I
guess it’s RFID, then the AAM decides its good and allows the car to start.
This has likely failed on the 05ML500 and won’t read the chip and let the fer
start. But it doesn’t work with the straight key either so I
LOL. Sort of cheapens the brand...
On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 6:43 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Well, it is probably not even a key, but an electronic code (RFID chip)
> that the computer says will allow you to ASK the computer to start the
> engine. (or
Well, it is probably not even a key, but an electronic code (RFID chip)
that the computer says will allow you to ASK the computer to start the
engine. (or beg...)
But yes, 500 is in the range I have heard, PLUS programming from MB owners.
I'd be looking for a way to remove the "key" part of
For VWs at least up until my 2015 I send a picture of the existing key plus my
registration and driver's license to fixmyvw.com who sends me the key and fob.
My VCDS (programmer cable) can program Angie's 2005 Golf to recognize the fob
but I needed to borrow a different cable to get the secret
The R129, W163 and I believe even late W140 key fobs are affected by this issue
of availability.
The W211 keys are just as bad. I was going to get a spare for the eldest’s E320
CDI until my friendly dealer parts guy chuckled and told me what my cost was.
He said my reaction was nothing
This whole key business is complete BS. Apparently R129 keys are just now
becoming available in the US in some limited quantities, have been in yurp for
a few months. Spendy. I guess the IR lock part needs to be programmed at the
stealer. I think 210 and 163 keys are also quite spendy.
On the
Wow. I wonder if you can buy a used MB fob on eBay, and get that programmed and
fitted with the right physical key (blade). I'll bet the programming can be
done pretty cheap, bring a box of donuts on a Friday morning and ask real nice.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Jan 14, 2020 4:15:43 PM Rick
