97 C230 IR Key problem

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Richard Nelson - 12 Dec 2004 06:30 GMT

My key fob has stopped unlocking the car doors. I have tried both keys I
have with fresh batteries. I recall having this happen before and I flashed
the key fob at the rear view mirror a number of times and then started the
car and then the key worked on the doors. I can't seem to get it to work
this time.

Is there a specific routine you have to go through to reprogram the keys?

Thanks

Richard

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Stratman - 13 Dec 2004 21:41 GMT

| My key fob has stopped unlocking the car doors. I have tried both keys I
| have with fresh batteries. I recall having this happen before and I flashed
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| Richard

From inside the car zap the mirror briefly twice, then turn the ignition
switch to position 2 within thirty seconds.

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Richard Nelson - 14 Dec 2004 04:51 GMT

Thanks for the help. Unfortunately still no go. The LED's on both keys
light up so I think the keys are working.

Richard

> | My key fob has stopped unlocking the car doors. I have tried both keys
> I
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> From inside the car zap the mirror briefly twice, then turn the ignition
> switch to position 2 within thirty seconds.

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Sniper - 17 Feb 2005 03:56 GMT

>From inside the car zap the mirror briefly twice, then turn the ignition
>switch to position 2 within thirty seconds.

Hi,

I just bought a '98 C230. What does zapping the mirror have to do
with programming the remote? ( or what's the purpose of this
maneuver?)

Thanks.

Bob

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