Then pull the blade key away from the door.
C class door lock problem.
On those models the door lock actuators may fail causing the door lock to bounce up and down several times.
This is a costly component to replace at the repair shop but it is something you can do at home.
Age wear and tear can take its toll on even the finest of cars.
The fob unlocks and opens the trunk but it just wouldn t lock the car.
To access the mechanical lock find the small slot located underneath the door handle.
I have mercedes benz c class estate 2009 model that has developed a door locking issue.
Even though the fob unlock it if i manually lock the 4 doors.
Before now if i remove the silver key from the fob and i use it to unlock the car manually it begins to sound an alarm but now it doesn t sound that alarm anymore.
There is a couple of ways to fix this problem.
The end cap will release and expose the mechanical lock.
I took it to a mercedes benz specialist and they said it could be a door actuator.
Earlier this year the driver s door would occasionally not open unless i pressed the key fob repeatedly.
Our local mechanic couldn t identify a problem.
Door lock problems that are a result of debris jamming up the keyway should not be ignored because they can potentially result in more problems like breaking a key in a lock.
Also a broken bolt or latch that causes your door lock to jam might be a symptom of a much larger issue like an attempted home break in.
This even includes the mercedes benz automobile.
It seems to only play up once a month or so but now the front.
Hi there my w204 c class fob would not lock the car.
Mercedes benz vehicles such as e c s ml gl r class are designed to automatically lock the doors as soon as you start to drive.
Take the blade key and press it into the slot.
Regular maintenance can prevent some problems but servicing your car as soon as a problem surfaces can keep things from escalating.