Key Fob Batteries

[KlyveAuwen]

Just curious:

Can I buy the key fob batteries anywhere, or do they have to be replaced by an MB dealer? I was able to take out the battery compartment of the fob. There didn't seem to be anything too special about the 3V batteries; they look like they can be bought anywhere.

 

[bennesspipers]

You havent got enough posts to' Private Message'yet (30), when you have PM member 'Alps' on here, he was selling genuine MB ones for £2 a pair posted. Alternatively you often see them on e-bay.

 

[npuk]

They are standard CR2025. I normally get the Panasonic branded ones myself from 7dayshop for £1.59 delivered for a pair.

7dayshop.com - Online Store

 

[KlyveAuwen]

Thanks guys.

 

[nigel cross]

They are standard CR2025. I normally get the Panasonic branded ones myself from 7dayshop for £1.59 delivered for a pair.

7dayshop.com - Online Store

Allways go for original batteries, as I have tried cheaper ones and they dont last as long.

 

[blondebier]

Allways go for original batteries, as I have tried cheaper ones and they dont last as long.

I'll second that. They're cheap as chips and not worth the aggravation of getting caught with your trousers down.

 

[renault12ts]

You don't have to go to MB. But you don't have to go cheap either. Go for Duracell...you'll not go wrong.

 

[Rory]

Let's face it, MB don't make batteries. Any of the well known brand names will be fine.

The main issue with the really cheap places is that there are *a lot* of counterfeit bateries around.

 

[m7m]

While changing the batteries, try to minimise the time the key is left without batteries. This will ensure that it will not need reprogramming.

 

[Lockking]

Didn't know that. I've got spare keys without batteries which means if used again they'll need reprogramming?

 

[m7m]

My key no longer transmits the radio signal, and I was informed it was because I left it too long without battery. I will be interested to know if anyone else has experienced the same problem.

 

[Diesel Benz]

My key no longer transmits the radio signal, and I was informed it was because I left it too long without battery. I will be interested to know if anyone else has experienced the same problem.

I guess you have the "more modern" key, not the one with the flip metal blade?

Do you mean you cannot lock/unlock doors or do you really mean it does not transmit the radio signal but does transmit the IR signal? In the latter case I would expect an issue at the car receiver.

If it does not lock/unlock doors at all, did you try switching on ignition first and then lock/unlock doors?

 

[m7m]

I guess you have the "more modern" key, not the one with the flip metal blade?

Do you mean you cannot lock/unlock doors or do you really mean it does not transmit the radio signal but does transmit the IR signal? In the latter case I would expect an issue at the car receiver.

If it does not lock/unlock doors at all, did you try switching on ignition first and then lock/unlock doors?

The key (and car) is 12 years old with a mechanical switch blade on the side. At present, the key locks and unlocks the door only by using the light signal (pointing at the door).

 

[moonloops]

I bought 5 batteries from ebay for about £1.50

 

[grober]

Genuine Panasonic,Varta,Duracell etc are fine. The last "official" ones I got from Mercedes were made by VARTA.

 

[Baron_Samedi]

I bought 5 batteries from ebay for about £1.50

Be interesting to see if all five last as long as a Duracell or Varta....

 

[goldestate]

the ones fitted by MB at over £5 on my last service are varta

 

[grober]

I would go to your local TESCO, Morrisons etc and buy them there. Easy access,reasonable price,packaged branded goods with readable expiry date and high turnover of stock.

 

[kwakdonut]

2xPanasonic CR2025's bought off E-Bay = £1.44 delivered!

 

[Baron_Samedi]

Cheap ain't always a bargain....

Even if the packaging bears a premium brand name - doh!