"The key does not belong to vehicle" message

Asked by richsf Feb 16, 2017 at 12:51 AM about the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 350 4MATIC

Question type: General

On my 2008 C350, when I insert the key it won't start and displays "The key
does not belong to vehicle" message. Is it the key fob, or the ignition that's
bad?

4 Answers

50

Disconnect car battery for about 15 mins also remove fob battery for same time , should reset, also check battery in key, might be low

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My car Mercedes A180 problam face .error key does not belong to vehicle

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