Key fob kaput

[Guest vt5sport]

It juz went dead. Cannot open door, cannot start car. Juz dead. Called Star Assist n they switched battery wif the spare and still cannot work. Went to C&C and techies tested it, confirm kaput and will replace wif a new one FOC.

Funny thing is they require me to leave my car and the spare key there for a day for them to do "programming". After that, it takes another 3 weeks for new key to arrive.

Walau eh....so drama juz for a key fob replacement. Wonder simi super programming they need to do until hv to leave the car there for a whole day??

[Guest hannson]

vt5sport wrote:

It juz went dead. Cannot open door, cannot start car. Juz dead. Called Star Assist n they switched battery wif the spare and still cannot work. Went to C&C and techies tested it, confirm kaput and will replace wif a new one FOC.

Funny thing is they require me to leave my car and the spare key there for a day for them to do "programming". After that, it takes another 3 weeks for new key to arrive.

Walau eh....so drama juz for a key fob replacement. Wonder simi super programming they need to do until hv to leave the car there for a whole day??

hopefully this means it's difficult for someone to steal your car.. takes a few days...

[Guest blackmercs]

Lolz Mercs is not as safe as we think. There is this guy lost his Mercs machiam like in the movie "gone in 60s"!!

[Guest subaru67]

so its not the batt fault its the whole circuit board fried

[Guest io5885]

did the key kena any mishap? :washing:

coffee bath, tea bath, free fall or orgy with house keys or coins?

or juz died-ed from sleep...

[Guest vt5sport]

io5885 wrote:

did the key kena any mishap? :washing:

coffee bath, tea bath, free fall or orgy with house keys or coins?

or juz died-ed from sleep...

i'm still mourning the sudden passing......

[Guest kepiting1sg]

vt5sport wrote:

i'm still mourning the sudden passing......

My condolences to the bereaved family!

[Guest vt5sport]

kepiting1sg wrote:

My condolences to the bereaved family!

AMEN. Fobby will be sadly missed by Yale & Abloy. :pray2:

[Guest vt5sport]

subaru67 wrote:

so its not the batt fault its the whole circuit board fried

on a serious note, dun pray pray and anyhow throw the key fob on the table. C&C mentioned that the replacement cost is approx $700+!

they were abit evasive as to if it's covered under the 3-yr warranty but said that since my car less than a year old, they will replace FOC. dunno if anyone has had theirs replaced FOC >1yr.

[Guest subaru67]

vt5sport wrote:

on a serious note, dun pray pray and anyhow throw the key fob on the table. C&C mentioned that the replacement cost is approx $700+!

they were abit evasive as to if it's covered under the 3-yr warranty but said that since my car less than a year old, they will replace FOC. dunno if anyone has had theirs replaced FOC >1yr.

wa... key shell so ex!

[Guest dudemobile]

vt5sport wrote:

It juz went dead. Walau eh....so drama juz for a key fob replacement. Wonder simi super programming they need to do until hv to leave the car there for a whole day??

If i'm not wrong, they need to order from the factory as these can only be done (programmed) from factory. Same thing with my VAG key fob, replacement almost a month.

[Guest io5885]

tink $700 for new key ba...

key shell like plastic n a bit chrome metal... no need $700 rite...:shocked:

subaru67 wrote:

wa... key shell so ex!

[Guest vt5sport]

dudemobile wrote:

If i'm not wrong, they need to order from the factory as these can only be done (programmed) from factory. Same thing with my VAG key fob, replacement almost a month.

OIC.....they said something abt muz get from factory, etc. But thot wif MB being the 'best seller' here, key fobs would be an integral part of the spare parts inventory and that programming could be done by them since they are the onli MB authorised dealer & w/s. Now i juz hope my spare key doesn't kaput within the month.....:Cry:

[Guest vt5sport]

io5885 wrote:

tink $700 for new key ba...

key shell like plastic n a bit chrome metal... no need $700 rite...:shocked:

Ya, $700 is for a whole new key fob, not juz the plastic shell.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

vt5sport wrote:

Ya, $700 is for a whole new key fob, not juz the plastic shell.

They will also need to do the coding of the key and this probably will be based on your car VIN aka Chassis number which they need to retrieve the information from MB server in Germany!

Currently other than CnC, I only know of 1 guy in Sg who can do this key coding and getting the info by login to the MB server.:whistle:

[Guest vt5sport]

kepiting1sg wrote:

They will also need to do the coding of the key and this probably will be based on your car VIN aka Chassis number which they need to retrieve the information from MB server in Germany!

Currently other than CnC, I only know of 1 guy in Sg who can do this key coding and getting the info by login to the MB server.:whistle:

For PI merc, I wonder how do they solve the problem since the PI din buy direct from MB factory? Goto this guy or take the long route via their PI source?

[Guest io5885]

kepiting1sg wrote:

Currently other than CnC, I only know of 1 guy in Sg who can do this key coding and getting the info by login to the MB server.:whistle:

Why always guy one? :doh:

Where r the girls? LoLz..

[Guest kepiting1sg]

vt5sport wrote:

For PI merc, I wonder how do they solve the problem since the PI din buy direct from MB factory? Goto this guy or take the long route via their PI source?

So now thank your lucky stars that U get your replacement key free.

Wait 3 weeks for new key to arrive and 1 day to program/code your key now sound not too bad right?......heheheh!

[Guest vt5sport]

kepiting1sg wrote:

So now thank your lucky stars that U get your replacement key free.

Wait 3 weeks for new key to arrive and 1 day to program/code your key now sound not too bad right?......heheheh!

that's why ppl pay more to get from C&C rather than PI mah. but seriously, din know MB key fob so super top secret one......haha.

[Guest kloy]

vt5sport wrote:

Ya, $700 is for a whole new key fob, not juz the plastic shell.

think C&C make towkay carrot.. :bounce:

[Guest kai]

kloy wrote:

think C&C make towkay carrot.. :bounce:

Do you guys purchase the battery for the key from C&C?:music:

[Guest io5885]

outside watch shop, camera shop, 7-11 shop have..

if u go back See&See replace batt, i tink u will :frusty:

[Guest kepiting1sg]

kai wrote:

Do you guys purchase the battery for the key from C&C?:music:

Pay me a visit & I shall give U a free battery for your transponder!:becky:

[Guest kloy]

kai wrote:

Do you guys purchase the battery for the key from C&C?:music:

it is normal lithium battery x2 pieces. :becky:

you must learn how to open the key.. very easy.. :bounce:

[Guest kloy]

io5885 wrote:

outside watch shop, camera shop, 7-11 shop have..

if u go back See&See replace batt, i tink u will :frusty:

yes cut uncle carrot again.. :music: