I am a new 98 C280 owner. I have a 3 keys. 2 smart keys and a flat valet key. My question is about the valet key . Can it be used to start the car if so how
When I put the plastic flat valet key in the ignition slot nothing happens it will not unlock steering or turn. Am I supposed to do somthing else ?
Advice would be most appreciated
Last edited by Rickleger; 10-31-2014 at 03:59 PM.
I've no idea. Interesting....
Thank you anyway
there is a metal key in side that plastic key. I think that is the one that you use to start the car not the plastic key it self
Thanks will try that I thought the metal key was just for the door..
No.
Metal key is for unlock only.
If your plastic part doesn't trigger the ignition when you insert it, then the key has failed and needs to be replaced.
94 C280, 250k miles, 1999-2011 (gone, never forgotten)
CURRENT:
744 Silver 99 C43 AMG, 260k miles, 2011-
040 Black 98 C43 AMG, 190k miles, 2013-
Good news bad news.
Metal key works, but only on door locks , plastic key does not work Will seek help from dealer prayers needed thanks
metal key is for bootlock and drivers door
That flat plastic valet key will start and drive the car but nothing else. At this day and age, that key has died. It's been a long time since I've seen one, not sure they are availible.