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Replacing Mercedes C-Class Key Battery

Model: Mercedes Classe C W203 - Years 2000-2007
Part: Key

Is the key remote battery dead? Let's see how to replace it. Take your ignition remote and remove the metal key. Once the metal key is out, insert it into the plastic key cover and press inside. When you hear a click, the cover will be open. Use a small screwdriver to remove the dead battery, take a new one (same size and voltage), and replace it. Reattach the plastic cap covering the key cover, and test the key's functionality with the buttons above.

Updated on 15 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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