How to replace the battery in the new Mercedes-Benz CLK500 key?

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StMaddox
07/24/25 8:59am
Steps to replace the battery in the new Mercedes-Benz CLK500 key: 1. There is a button on the back of the key. Press this button and push the key cover forward. 2. After opening, you can see the battery in the slot next to it. Remove the battery by prying open the slot and replace it with a new one. 3. Reattach the key cover, and the battery replacement is complete. The following is an introduction to car keys: 1. A car key is a tool for turning the car on and off. Modern car keys use chips, which are part of a magnetic chip system. The reading coil in the car's ignition lock cylinder reads the chip in the key, and each chip has fixed digital information. 2. There are two common key-related issues encountered while driving: one is the inability to remove the key after turning off the engine, and the other is the inability to turn the key after inserting it.
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DelKayden
08/11/25 4:24am
Last time I replaced the key battery for my new Mercedes-Benz CLK500, and the process was quite simple. First, use a finger or a small coin to locate the small gap on the side of the key, then gently pry open the cover. Inside, you'll find a small button battery, usually the CR2025 model. When removing the old battery, just gently flick it out with your fingernail—avoid using too much force to prevent damaging the contact points. When inserting the new battery, pay attention to the orientation; the shiny side should face upward for correct placement. Close the cover until you hear a click, and you're done. Test the lock and unlock buttons—if the light turns on or the functions are restored, the replacement was successful. I recommend choosing brand-name batteries instead of cheap off-brand ones, as they last longer. The whole process took me less than five minutes at home, saving me a trip to the repair shop. Always keep an eye out for low-battery warnings to avoid sudden malfunctions while traveling.
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