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by SamT91
Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250
Replies: 5
Views: 16539

Re: The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250

Thank you for that; kindly review my response to the individual that commented subsequent to you. Thank you.
by SamT91
Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250
Replies: 5
Views: 16539

Re: The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250

Thank you for both responses. Initially, I attempted to push the buttons on both my standard key and the new one, but there is no red flashing indicator, despite my regular key functioning properly. The new key shaft closely resembles the original; it may require lubrication, as it is evidently fres...
by SamT91
Wed Jan 14, 2026 12:26 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250
Replies: 5
Views: 16539

The replacement key is nonfunctional. E250

I purchased our 2012 Mercedes E250 AMG Estate a few years ago and recently utilised the spare key provided with it for the first time. The manual key shaft can only be inserted halfway into the lock barrel, despite the cuts seeming identical visually. The buttons on the fob remain nonfunctional desp...
by SamT91
Tue Nov 11, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Removal of swirl flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2272

Re: Removal of swirl flaps

Thank you. I choose to avoid the blank to prevent triggering additional code.
by SamT91
Tue Nov 11, 2025 10:38 am
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Removal of swirl flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2272

Re: Removal of swirl flaps

Thank you. Therefore, ideally, there should be no codes.
by SamT91
Sun Jul 06, 2025 4:42 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Removal of swirl flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2272

Re: Removal of swirl flaps

It is the 2010 320D Cabriolet.
by SamT91
Sat Jul 05, 2025 1:17 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Removal of swirl flaps
Replies: 7
Views: 2272

Removal of swirl flaps

Hello, my 320d has been displaying the P115C code. I conducted a smoke test and discovered a leak at the swirl flap actuator; I am considering blanking it off. Is the procedure for blanking simply the removal of the swirl flap and rod, insertion of the blank, and retention of the actuator attached t...