How to Open, Start and Replace Fob Batteries in Mercedes Vehicles
We have nine videos offering help to Mercedes drivers who’s key fobs or remote controls have gone dead.
This 2024 update of 2016 and newer models update adds two new door handles.
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This 2024 update of 2019 and newer models update adds a new back up start mark.
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This video covers 2019 and newer GLE and GLS SUVs as well as 2024 and newer G-Class SUVs.
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This one covers newer sedans with the latest key fob style and new back up start processes.
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General video help for Mercedes, updated.
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And a newer version covering the hidden key hole found in some models, now updated to separate the key fob styles.
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This one covers the procedures for 2017 and later C-Class models that feature the new key fob style.
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This one is for the 2017 and later E-Class, also with the new key fob style.
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A video of us replacing the battery in a dead key fob or remote control, updated with better battery handling.
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And another replacing the battery in the newest key fob or remote control style.
Models covered include the GLA, GLB, GLC, GLE, GLS, A-Class, C-Class, S-Class, E-Class, CLA, CLS, AMG, SLC, SL, G63, B-Class, M-Class, and G550.
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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.
The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY
We just dropped another new Mercedes Benz video
We just added a new Mercedes Benz video to our YouTube channel. It is specifically for 2016 and newer models with a dead key fob battery and in many cases a hidden key hole. Models covered are EQB, EQB, GLB, E-Class, EQS, E-Class, Maybach EQS, S-Class, EQE, S-Class, C-Class, AMG, GLC and CLE models.
GLE and GLS SUVs and 2024 and newer G-Class SUVs are covered in a separate video.
All these models use a back up location at the front center console storage area. They vary a bit but tend to be in or near a cup holder.
We’ve added the video to our Mercedes Benz video page, which now features ten videos. You can find them all here at this link. The new video can be seen here.
Remember to replace the batteries in your key fobs at the first moment you see a warning on your instrument panel!
Smart Keys or Intelligent Keys, or Access Keys – or whatever the manufacturer of your chooses to call them – that let you into your car and start it with just a touch use up their internal batteries at alarming rates, catching busy drivers unawares – even though the car had tried to warn you.
Our goal is to help you feel safe – and keep you moving or get you moving if at all possible – rather than leave you fretting whenever your key fob stops working. The instructions for getting into and starting most keyless start cars can be found on our pages – without roadside assistance.
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Remember that only proper service and repair procedures will ensure the safe and reliable operation of your car. In addition, proper safety procedures and precautions, such as the use of safety goggles, the right tools and the equipment should be followed at all times to eliminate the possibility of personal injury or improper service which could damage the vehicle or compromise its safety.
These posts are for information sharing purposes only, and should not be used in lieu of an OEM service manual or factory authorized service procedure. We are not in the auto repair business nor do we publish automotive service manuals. Nothing we include on these pages and posts has been reviewed, approved or authorized by any vehicle manufacturer.
Technology is always changing and what is current and accurate today may be literally out-of-date and inaccurate tomorrow. And when it comes to the current state of flux in the auto industry, nothing is more true.
The author has 25 years of automotive experience and has assembled the most extensive collection of symbols and warning lights anywhere (over 1,000!) and can help you open and start any keyless start car with a dead key fob battery. BA, St. Joseph’s College, ME: MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, NY