Enable Engine With Remote Transmitter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 and 1996 Mercedes-Benz C220. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Unlock vehicle with remote transmitter. Try to start vehicle. If engine does not start, check the following and repair as necessary:

Perform TEST 1 through TEST 7, TEST 10, TEST 13 through TEST 16, and TEST 21 through TEST 29. See REMOTE CONTROL LOCKING (RCL) under SYSTEM TESTS.
Retrieve codes from remote control locking control module. See SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .
Retrieve codes from engine control module. On 2.2L 4-Cyl., see TESTS W/CODES . On 2.8L 6-Cyl., see TESTS W/CODES .