The facelift R129 and W140 are equally affected, and yes, EIS uses RFID from
the key or fob to allow the car to start and be driven.
As I understand EIS, and I typically avoid anything related to it, in these
cars there are 8 “slots” for keys in the system. Obviously, the keys supplied
with
Is there no tuner community for MB?
In the VW world I can contact Malone and have the "tune out" the immobilizer
for my car if I so desire. This is done mostly to allow transplanting the
engine into a non-VW chassis like putting a TDI in a Jeep, but AFAIK can be
done for any VW.
I can also buy
MB (or DBAG) needs to make the tech open source ad let the matrix build new
analogs. It’s basically some kind of RFID or coded RF signal. I’m not sure the
129 key itself is actually coded but obviously the fob has something in it.
My buddy had some little box that could read the RF signal
That seems even sillier. If MB can make the cars, then they can make the
parts including keys if they want to.
There must also be some form of work-around possible.
Randy
On 08/05/2024 11:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
I’m sure Jamie could provide background if he had time, but
I’m sure Jamie could provide background if he had time, but as I understand it,
they couldn’t find a vendor who would/could make them.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like that
>
That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like
that readily available.
Randy
On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.
-D
On
Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium. Plus it looks rough.
>
>
I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium. Plus it looks rough.
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