IR key operating distance??

[MBc220]

Hello guys!!
I just got my self merc C-class w203 220CDI (2000), it's my first merc and I'm so glad of my choice :bannana: but I have to point the key very close to handle (20cm) to open the doors. I check voltage of batteries they are both 3V all sound correct. Is this normal ?

 

[kwakdonut]

First thing to do is replace the batteries with fresh ones. Voltage isn't really a great indicator as button-cell batteries are generally lithium and will hold 3v until they die!

 

[MBc220]

Can I just by the same batteries on eBay or have to go to service??

 

[kwakdonut]

They aren't expensive and you can get them from more-or-less anywhere.

A member on here, momomo, was selling some - http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/clas...94938-genuine-mercedes-key-fob-batteries.html

 

[benzakita]

I just got my first MB as well, apart from the key thing is everything with the car all good? Mine seems to be brilliant apart from some front end suspension noise which is apparently normal

 

[kwakdonut]

I just got my first MB as well, apart from the key thing is everything with the car all good? Mine seems to be brilliant apart from some front end suspension noise which is apparently normal

Torque arm bushes - not unusual and relatively cheap to fix

 

[benzakita]

Torque arm bushes - not unusual and relatively cheap to fix

Thanks, the noise I get is like a metallic knock or clank only when steering on a poor road surface at parking speed, does this sound about right?

 

[kwakdonut]

That's pretty much it!

 

[benzakita]

That's pretty much it!

Thanks for clearing that up for me. since I got the car I've noticed other drivers dont pull out in front of me as much as they did in my last car, anyone else experiance this? you did say stupid questions are the ones you dont ask!!!

 

[kwakdonut]

Depends what you used to drive! Most MB's do have an 'aura' don't they?!!

 

[benzakita]

Depends what you used to drive! Most MB's do have an 'aura' don't they?!!

Yeah I guess people saw me coming down the road in a Vauxhall Corsa ,and just pulled out as soon as they stopped laughing

 

[kwakdonut]

Ah, that explains it then! Enjoy your MB experience!

 

[MBc220]

Yeah I had VW polo 1l heheheh I know what you mean! MB rules

 

[Diesel Benz]

Hello guys!!
I just got my self merc C-class w203 220CDI (2000), it's my first merc and I'm so glad of my choice :bannana: but I have to point the key very close to handle (20cm) to open the doors. I check voltage of batteries they are both 3V all sound correct. Is this normal ?

Sounds like the RF connection from the key to the car is not working. Quite common on this model, typically an issue at the rear window antenna amplifier. Some owners report the amp starts working if you push up the roof panel at the rear (of course not a solution, just a test).