SmartKey - Revision history

Pokseva: /* Replacing broken shell */

2020-11-01T02:38:31Z

Replacing broken shell

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	It has been reported that some of the replicas have buttons that are quite hard to press, but		It has been reported that some of the replicas have buttons that are quite hard to press, but
	there are cheap ebay replicas that have been verified to have good quality and serve well.		there are cheap ebay replicas that have been verified to have good quality and serve well.

			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_smartkey_aftermarket_buttons_plastic_broken.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Button plastic broken on replica (after years of use)]]
			\|[[File:W220_smartkey_original_buttons_inside.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Buttons on the original SmartKey]]
			\|}

	'''Warning:''' do not use the method shown below for pulling out board for SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]],		'''Warning:''' do not use the method shown below for pulling out board for SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]],

Pokseva: /* Replacing broken shell */ photo of replica with logo added

2018-06-29T20:47:31Z

Replacing broken shell: photo of replica with logo added

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	\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay.]]		\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay.]]
	\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica_back.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay (back).]]		\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica_back.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay (back).]]
			\|[[File:W220_smartkey_original_vs_replica_logo.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Original Smartkey vs replica with logo.]]
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* Replacing broken shell */

2018-06-06T16:30:10Z

Replacing broken shell

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:30, 6 June 2018
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	After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.		After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.
	There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only		There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only
	visual difference of ebay replica is the lack of MB chrome star on the back of the shell (a bit more expensive ones have logo replica).		visual difference of ebay replica is the lack of MB chrome star on the back of the shell (a bit more expensive ones have also the MB logo replica).

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Pokseva: /* Replacing broken shell */ there are good replicas also

2018-06-06T16:27:44Z

Replacing broken shell: there are good replicas also

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	After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.		After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.
	There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only		There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only
	visual difference of ebay replica is the lack of MB chrome star on the back of the shell.		visual difference of ebay replica is the lack of MB chrome star on the back of the shell (a bit more expensive ones have logo replica).

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	~~The problem with this cheap replica is~~ that buttons are quite hard to press ~~and~~		It has been reported that some of the replicas have buttons that are quite hard to press, but
	~~the size of cover is 0.5 mm thicker than the original (see the photos below).~~		there are cheap ebay replicas that have been verified to have good quality and serve well.
	~~This requires~~ to ~~apply quite significant force to push the eBay SmartKey into the electronic ignition switch ([[EIS]]).~~

	{\|
	~~\|[[File:W220_smartkey_dimension_original.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Size of original SmartKey shell (10.5mm).]]~~
	~~\|[[File:W220_smartkey_dimension_replica.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Size of eBay SmartKey shell (11.0mm)~~.]]
	\|}

	'''Warning:''' do not use the method shown below for pulling out board for SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]],		'''Warning:''' do not use the method shown below for pulling out board for SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]],

Pokseva: /* Replacing broken shell */ size comparison added

2017-04-19T21:15:56Z

Replacing broken shell: size comparison added

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	After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.		After long years of use the buttons on shell cover of SmartKey can develop cracks.
	There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only		There are replacement shells available on ebay for as cheap as 3 EUR, the only
	visual difference of ebay replica is lack of MB chrome star on the back of SmartKey.		visual difference of ebay replica is the lack of MB chrome star on the back of the shell.

			{\|
			\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay.]]
			\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica_back.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey case repliaca from ebay (back).]]
			\|}

	The problem with this cheap replica is that buttons are quite hard to press and		The problem with this cheap replica is that buttons are quite hard to press and
	the ~~dimensions~~ of cover ~~does not match~~ the original~~, therefore,~~ quite significant		the size of cover is 0.5 mm thicker than the original (see the photos below).
	force ~~has to be used~~ to push SmartKey into electronic ignition switch ([[EIS]]).		This requires to apply quite significant force to push the eBay SmartKey into the electronic ignition switch ([[EIS]]).

	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:~~W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey ~~case repliaca from ebay~~.]]		\|[[File:W220_smartkey_dimension_original.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Size of original SmartKey shell (10.5mm).]]
	\|[[File:~~W220_SmartKey_case_shell_replica_back~~.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey ~~case repliaca from ebay~~ (~~back~~).]]		\|[[File:W220_smartkey_dimension_replica.jpg\|thumb\|none\|Size of eBay SmartKey shell (11.0mm).]]
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* Replacing batteries */

2017-04-19T20:58:31Z

Replacing batteries

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	Remove mechanical key (1). Insert the mechanical key (1) in side opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched.		# Remove mechanical key (1).
	Pull the battery compartment (2) out of the SmartKey housing in direction of arrow. Remove the batteries.		# Insert the mechanical key (1) in side opening and push gray slide. The battery compartment is unlatched.
			# Pull the battery compartment (2) out of the SmartKey housing in direction of arrow.
	Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries (3) under the contact spring (4) with the plus (+) side facing up.		# Remove the batteries.
	Return battery compartment into housing until it locks into place.		# Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries (3) under the contact spring (4) with the plus (+) side facing up.
			# Return battery compartment into housing until it locks into place.

	In case of [[KEYLESS-GO]] the SmartKey contains only a single battery on the other side.		In case of [[KEYLESS-GO]] the SmartKey contains only a single battery on the other side.

Pokseva: SmartKey case replacement

2017-04-17T20:46:43Z

SmartKey case replacement

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 {|
 |{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpjgV9ideQo|320|left|SmartKey battery replacement.|frame}}
 |}
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 |[[File:W220_KEYLESS-GO_SmartKey_dissected_A.jpg|thumb|none|SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]] side A.]]
 |[[File:W220_KEYLESS-GO_SmartKey_dissected_B.jpg|thumb|none|SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]] side B.]]
 |}

Pokseva: /* SmartKey dissected */

2017-04-17T20:14:20Z

SmartKey dissected

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	~~=== KEYLESS-GO ===~~		[[KEYLESS-GO]] SmartKey has only one battery and electronic board contains two coils:
	[[KEYLESS-GO]] SmartKey has only one battery and electronic board contains two coils.
	{\|		{\|
	\|[[File:W220_KEYLESS-GO_SmartKey_dissected_A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]] side A.]]		\|[[File:W220_KEYLESS-GO_SmartKey_dissected_A.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]] side A.]]
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	\|}		\|}

			'''Warning:''' do not use the method shown below for pulling out board for SmartKey with [[KEYLESS-GO]],
			because the hook will damage the coil that is centered on the board.
	{\|		{\|
	\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjewlyhoMtM\|320\|left\|Taking MB SmartKey apart.\|frame}}		\|{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjewlyhoMtM\|320\|left\|Taking MB SmartKey apart.\|frame}}
	\|}		\|}

Pokseva: /* SmartKey with remote control */ photo added

2017-02-17T21:57:15Z

SmartKey with remote control: photo added

← Older revision		Revision as of 21:57, 17 February 2017
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	W220s sold in the US and Canada have a panic button on the SmartKey keyfob. W220s sold elsewhere in the world do not have a panic button.		W220s sold in the US and Canada have a panic button on the SmartKey keyfob. W220s sold elsewhere in the world do not have a panic button.

	[[File:W220_SmartKey_with_without_panic_button.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey without and with panic button.]]		{\|
			\|[[File:W220_smartkey_ECE.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey without panic button (both sides).]]
			\|[[File:W220_SmartKey_with_without_panic_button.jpg\|thumb\|none\|SmartKey without and with panic button.]]
			\|}

	Frequencies for central locking are:		Frequencies for central locking are:

Pokseva at 23:04, 28 January 2017

2017-01-28T23:04:12Z

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 ==SmartKey with remote control==
 {|
 |[[File:W220_SmartKey_with_remote_control.png]]
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 ==Panic alarm==
 [[File:W220_smartkey_panic_button.jpg]]