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taz069
01-08-2012, 05:56 AM
Morning all. Here's my question. When I bought my lil 96 c280 it came with just one key. A manual flip type. In reading older posts' the flashing red and green lights on my rearview mirror has to do with the alarm/secruity system. It seems to control alot, window up and down, sunroof closure, start, lock etc. The manual that i have has a picture of a triangle shaped key with 3 keys/buttons. Do I need to go to MB dealership for a new key? Or will any mb remote,ir key work? I do understand if i buy a blank it will have to be cut(laser?) in one of the older posts it stated new battery in the remote and disconnect the car battery for a system reset. Reason being my red and green lights are starting to go blinkie blinkie when i start the car, and never have before. As usual any and all input is welcome. Thanks all.

mbsickness
01-08-2012, 09:08 AM
I have a 96 C36 and in the past a 97 C280. Both had the manual flip key with a one button IR remote. Sounds like you might have the manual for a later car with the smart key.