Poor KeyFob range

[clk320x]

I have a question regarding the key fob range on my W203.

The range on the key for my 203 is very poor in comparison to my 212 and 211.

I only have one key so unsure whether it’s to do with the car or key. Would anyone have any ideas?

regards.

 

[DSM10000]

Presumably you have changed the batteries?

The C is of course several generations behind your other cars in terms of component design.

 

[ALEX GOUGH]

How is the radio reception in the car? I ask this because there is a fuse it the boot for the aerial reception and central locking reception. If the fuse has blown it will give you poor reception from your key fob.

 

[clk320x]

Radio reception is really good.

I’m going to buy a spare key and see what happens (hoping it’s just the key) - I did try changing the batteries but there’s no change.

Anyone know how much keys are from MB these days? I seem to remember they were £160ish when I last got one.

 

[Deleted member 37751]

My 203’s always had a good range, but one thing I have found over the years is that battery brand needs to be a good one like Duracell as opposed those cheap JCB type-things.

 

[DSM10000]

Radio reception is really good.

I’m going to buy a spare key and see what happens (hoping it’s just the key) - I did try changing the batteries but there’s no change.

Anyone know how much keys are from MB these days? I seem to remember they were £160ish when I last got one.

More like 250 pounds....