Mercedes SL Hidden Keyfob Features

Extremely handy feature using your Mercedes keyfob you may not be aware off! / @grooveon I really hope my content helped you, 'Super Thanks' is available by clicking the button under the video thanks so much ! ❤️
Alternatively, you can just buy me a ''thankyou'' coffee!: ko-fi.com/groo...

[@ConesuelaLadyTailor]

The reason the distance it operates becomes shorter over time is due to dry joints forming on the circuit board the receiver is mounted on. I have repaired lots of these. You have to remove the part of the door handle that is retained by the grub screw, take the sensor out, and reflow the three joints connected to the pins of the sensor. It is very tricky and you have to cut off part of the mounting to get it out. The whole job takes about 45 minutes in total. But once done the remote will operate the convenience opening and closing from about 15 feet away from the vehicle.

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks for the information and may just try that

[@fernandopena386]

I just got a 2004 R230 and didn't know that feature. I've tried it and it works! Thanks a lot for the tip, buddy!!

[@GrooveOn]

No problem 👍 thanks if you've subscribed, our cars have some great hidden features, enjoy the new ride! Check out my other video that shows 'tunnel mode' for the windows it's in the Mercedes fixs playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLIcL6boQ-d8jVnGTSS5Rc21O-7CkMhBZX&si=HYgV5vn05TZjwvRQ

[@fernandopena386]

@@GrooveOn I already saw your other video. I will try the tunnel feature as well. Thanks and keep the great work!

[@Rusty6450]

I am going to try that. Thanks

[@GrooveOn]

Let me know, thanks if you chose to follow 👍

[@brettpatrick9992]

Had an SL550 for a while now, never realised this feature…thanks heaps… 😊

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks for the kind words and it's you chose to follow me👍

[@LilDirt12]

Super cool! Thanks for sharing.❤

[@GrooveOn]

@@LilDirt12 thanks 👍🏼

[@josephp5058]

Thanks mate lv had quite a few SL s and l have an old R230 500 at the moment and am dying to try that

[@GrooveOn]

You may need keep key close to sensor. Thanks if you considered subscribing!

[@FrederickEsiri]

Hi There - I was just watching this video and I wanted to share some more key fob tricks. With my R230 if you press the open button twice all the windows roll down. Press the close button three times all the windows go back up. Press the open button three times, the vario roof opens. Press the lock button three times, the vario roof closes. pretty neat huh...

[@GrooveOn]

@@FrederickEsiri if only, they don't work for me, I think you have the smart roof module add on install mate

[@FrederickEsiri]

@@GrooveOn possibly...mine is the Sports package.. I want to change the Command system to a newer system with back up camera wifi, bluetooth etc but i still want to retain that old look on the dash. Any suggestions sir...

[@GrooveOn]

@@FrederickEsiri I have all of the items apart from camera, using a Mr 12v module. You can get units that look retro still kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSmfoWki9yea7c to kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYeTln9srsdojbs

[@FrederickEsiri]

@@GrooveOn Hi sorry for the late response, If i get the items from you, do you have a step by step video i can follow to install. Like Installation for Dummies....

[@SerNanos]

So do i i did not know that, excellent work bravo,hi from greece

[@GrooveOn]

Hello Greece! What a lucky person to live in such a wonderful country! Thanks for the kind words, give me thumbs up, p.s. love your food and coffee!

[@nigelgriffin1691]

Another great video.

[@GrooveOn]

Thanks again!

[@JosueHernandez-hv3hq]

I’m getting one in my area dallas Texas, in red SL 5.0 12k

[@GrooveOn]

@@JosueHernandez-hv3hq so pleased for you, red!

[@shanj1719]

Never knew that.

[@GrooveOn]

Give it a try, thanks for considering subscribing🤗

[@Baerchenization]

Just like you can lower/raise windows with any regular car since the invention of fobs, I like to think this also works for basically every convertible... would not call that a secret ;)

[@GrooveOn]

it works on some cars but not all, for example the older Range Rovers L322 the windows open, but on the newer L320 they do not. Likewise the Honda Civic mk8 2009 it does not work, yet the older and newer ones do. For the Merc SL the older 2003 models of R230 this auto roof I have been told by viewers doesn't work unfortunately.

[@FrederickEsiri]

Hi There GrooveOn, Your videos have helped me a lot. I have a 2005 SL 500 R230 and the lock and unlock chirp is very arduous to listen to. I have tried everything to turn it off but no joy. Please advise how i can get rid of that annoying chirp.

[@GrooveOn]

There may be a switch on the side of the siren, or try accessing the menu on the dash. You can simply pull the alarm fuse, but this will also stop the alarm sounding. I did a video on accessing the alarm module to help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGUqH2pmKmAnM0

[@FrederickEsiri]

@@GrooveOn thank you so much for this I will try it out. Its a 2004 SL 500 so there is no menu on the dash for the alarm or maybe i missed it, I will try going through the dash menu again. You are very very helpful with your videos.

[@FrederickEsiri]

@@GrooveOn how can i send you a video of the car... I am not that tech savy and i don't do social media, I only have a Tik tok account for laughs

[@FrederickEsiri]

@@GrooveOn I just saw your video regarding the alarm, I am not as patient or dexterous as you are ... lol. I feel i will break a lot of stuff to get to the alarm. Could you point me in the right direction of the right fuse to disable the lock/unlock chirp. Pleaseeeeee....

[@GrooveOn]

@@FrederickEsiri thanks so much for the kind words and if you subscribed

[@speeddemonize]

Was this an email optional extra, doesn't seem to work with my r230 2008 sl350, great channel keep it up!

[@GrooveOn]

Hi there, thanks so much for the encouragement, I started the channel to help my friends and people on their cars and is seems to be going well, its rewarding ! I know that the cars we have are getting old, perhaps try this trick. Open your phone camera, then hold the key remote button facing your screen, you should pick up the infra red via the camera lens being a blue colour. If you do not see the flashing light then you may find your key remote is faulty. It will still unlock the car as it uses radio waves. I will do a quick video for you

[@speeddemonize]

@@GrooveOn I love the R230, I got it just over a month ago, watching people like you, work on them was inspiring and gave me the confidence. Your videos are so informative, awesome job. Thanks for the tip, I will also try the spare key. I want to try cleaning up and refitting the the rubber seal on the back windscreen, metal is rusting there which Is very common. Have you done that? Also have you had the SBC brakes serviced, apparently the finite number of actuations, on the unit, that's the only thing I dread.!

[@Barryfaulkner-k3y]

Hi mate how do I get my mirrors to fold in when I lock with the key please

[@GrooveOn]

Try watching this video it explains. If you have a 2003 SL it may not have folding mirror option though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqrQlYxqebuqo9Esi=WVq2glUU2knfPdiv

[@genyrain4997]

Anyone know where can I find the interior paint code for R230 2003 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@GrooveOn]

Are you referring to the leather colour?

[@genyrain4997]

@@GrooveOn yes leather colour

[@GrooveOn]

If your car has the datacard attached in back of the service book (depends on age of car) it is on there. Or you can download VIN info from the Google app store on your phone.

[@genyrain4997]

@@GrooveOn thanks for you help :

[@markacar6892]

Question for you. When i press the central lock button inside the car, only the drivers door locks. When i use the remote, all doors work fine. 2007 r230. Any ideas?

[@GrooveOn]

Hmm interesting, the fact that you can unlock fine with key suggests that your PSU is all good. I wonder if the car has got confused. Take your key and hold it 1 foot from the drivers door handle and press the lock and unlock buttons on the key at the same time for 10 seconds. That will allow you to open just the drivers door with one press and all doors with 2 presses. To reverse this, just do the same thing.

[@markacar6892]

Thanks for answering! I re built the PSE pump and it is now fine. I will try the key trick. Fuses seem to be fine too unless I am missing something.

[@markacar6892]

I tried the remote 2 button trick and it didn't change anything. I'm not sure it registered.

[@markacar6892]

The remote locks and unlocks both doors

[@markacar6892]

Tried another key and both doors, nothing. Seems no infra red commands are getting through. How to reset it?

[@asankovlogs]

How can i program a key from ebay i have a scanner otofix d1 lite

[@GrooveOn]

@@asankovlogs there is no possible way I'm afraid. Mercedes keys have to be bought from Germany via chassis details

[@asankovlogs]

@@GrooveOn there is option for the scanner. No is not necessary to buy from dealer!!!

[@mikeb1039]

Does not work on my 05

[@GrooveOn]

That's a shame, have you tried cleaning the lens on remote, maybe run run a diagnostic to check that your door receiver is working correctly and it's not shorted to ground