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2003 E-320 won't s'ttart with the smart key all the time. the seat won't move automatically. One of the keys would work the way it is supposed but now that one is just like the other key.'T KNOW HOW LONG THIS WILL LAST. IT WILL START UP AFTER A WHILE BUT i DON

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Try changing the remote batteries first sometimes that can be the problem. If that doesn't help at all then most likely you may need to replace the remote key. Also double check the setting in the instrument cluster to make sure the easy entry option is set to steering wheel and seat. The other possibility may be if the battery in the trunk is weak. A low charge can cause problems too and you may or may not get a message on the cluster that reads consumers offline.

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