Re: [MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Try to solder it back. Nothing to lose by trying Exactly. Or, get a handier friend to try. Or the local fix-my-computer place... The key fob (1 of 2) on the X5 stopped working, and just like MB it's a real pain and expensive to get another one. Nothing to lose, I cut it open. The internal

Re: [MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Try to solder it back. Nothing to lose by trying --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 26, 2021, at 4:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1999 E320. My friend's only key fob broke. The copper coil separated from > the circuit board inside the case. He can open the car doors with the

Re: [MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-26 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Some sort of wedge or board to toss in front of it so the casters cannot continue to roll should work. On 26/02/2021 4:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: OK Don via Mercedes writes: Never heard of that problem, but I'd try soldering the coil back to the board. Otherwise, get 4 car dolli

Re: [MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
OK Don via Mercedes writes: > Never heard of that problem, but I'd try soldering the coil back to the > board. Otherwise, get 4 car dollies - the curved steel plates with casters > under, jack up the car, put one dolly under each wheel, and push it > wherever you want! Yes push it wherever you w

Re: [MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Never heard of that problem, but I'd try soldering the coil back to the board. Otherwise, get 4 car dollies - the curved steel plates with casters under, jack up the car, put one dolly under each wheel, and push it wherever you want! https://www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-vehicle-dollies-2-

[MBZ] W210 - Unlocking steering column without key/fob in ignition

2021-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1999 E320. My friend's only key fob broke. The copper coil separated from the circuit board inside the case. He can open the car doors with the fob, but it doesn't signal the ignition switch to unlock the steering wheel or start the car. The wheels and parking gear remain locked. To obtain a new