How to program the keyfob on a 1997 c230

[markymark1]

Looking for the definitive answer how to program this key, had the car valeted now wont unlock central locking/start. I wonder if the guy kept pressing the remote to far away as i have read that this can screw up the remote and i have also just replaced the batteries just in case. Saw a picture that was posted and these key fobs have to be used quite close to the car and this is what i was doing, the guy had a bmw and before i went indoors the guy said the remote wasnt working so i think originally he was pushing the button like mad and locked up the remote.
Regards Mark

 

[markymark1]

Also if the keyfob is not programmed will you be able to start the car or not?

 

[Dieselman]

I don't think so as the immobiliser is part of the alarm function I think.

 

[markymark1]

I think the whole problem was that the guy who valeted the car thought the remote was like a ford that can be locked /unlocked from a long way away so screwed up the remote as in the instructions in the previous post. Not having the manual is the remote like the ford one push the button once locks the car, if pushed again activates the alarm.
regards Mark

 

[Dieselman]

Here is a thread.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=50664&highlight=synchronising+remote

and

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=26218&highlight=synchronising+remote