How can I test my Smart car key?

As a test, I popped the electronics off they key, to see if the car would start without a battery in the key. With the electronics part several inches from the ignition, the car wouldn’t start, and gave me a key icon in the display. Putting the electronics right next to the ignition, the car would start.

Why is my Smart car key not working?

One of my smart car key remote control is not working. Dealer ordered the hand piece under the warranty. I went to the dealer when the ordered arrived, but I left the non-working key at home which is far away. The dealer tech. said that he needed the old key shaft to program the new key.

What can I do if my Smart Car wont start?

I can’t unlock my Smart car (2003 City Cabrio) using the key fob. I have replaced the battery, but this hasn’t helped. What can I do to open the car? Submitted: 7 years ago. Expert: Ross replied 7 years ago. Hi my name is Ross, I’m a car technician and I’ll help with your question. JACUSTOMER-mukfgea4- : Hi.

Can a dealer program a smart car key?

The dealer tech. said that he needed the old key shaft to program the new key. I told him that he could use the shaft in the working key and do the programming, when I get home just put the radio board and the battery in the old key housing. He would not do that and said that doing so would disable the good key.

What should I do if my Smart car key stops working?

Smart Car – Replacement Keys – Key Learning / Coding. If you Smart car key stops working and fails to lock or unlock the car you should firstly replace the battery in your key fob. If pressing the unlock button makes the indicators flash for 9 times and your Smart has the key symbol on the dash, your car will be immobilised preventing you…

What happens when you press the unlock button on a smart car?

If pressing the unlock button makes the indicators flash for 9 times and your Smart has the key symbol on the dash, your car will be immobilised preventing you from driving. In this situation we will come to you to replace the battery and relearn your key into your car.

How can I Reset my Smart Car FOB?

Take the plug out of passenger side key insert on the door. Insert key, turn key anticlockwise then press the ‘lock’ button on your key. The lights will flash and this will reset you key. Key should work again after that x

Can a Mercedes smart get a new key?

Smarts come new with two keys. Unfortunately the spare is not always learnt into the car. We can learn your keys into your Smart at a fraction of the cost Mercedes would charge. If you have lost or only have one key and wish to purchase a spare we can also supply a new blank key and learn a transmitter into your Smart for you.