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830 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60642 312-421-1114

Smartkey Starter®!

Basic Installation Instructions

The Smartkey Starter® is designed as a direct plug in interface to the rear of the Mercedes Benz key cylinder. Please

read this manual in it’s entirety prior to installation as there is a specific order of operation that needs to be followed.

Tools and Parts you will need

-T-20 driver

-T-25 driver

-Philips screwdriver

-10mm socket and ratchet

-Drill

-3/4” drill bit or Unibit

-Panel removal tool

-Mercedes Benz EIS removal tool p/n 639 589 01 07 00 (optional in most installations, but can make the job much

easier. This can be purchased from your local Mercedes dealer. Alternatively, we can provide you one with your

order). Also, we include this tool in our Smartkey Starter® Combo package which allows you to stock all parts

required to accommodate any Mercedes that we support in one simple kit.

Vehicle Diagrams available at http://www.smartkeystarter.com/service.htm

DO NOT MOUNT THE MODULE NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES IN THE

VEHICLE. SPECIFIC LOCATIONS TO AVOID ARE THE HEATER CORE AND

THE TRANSMISSION TUNNEL.

Basic Installation

1. Gain access to the rear of the key cylinder (EIS).

2. Remove the plug(s) from the rear of the EIS that correspond to the harness to be installed.

3. Plug the T harness male plugs into the rear of the EIS.

4. Plug in the factory wiring removed in step 2 to the opposite side of the T harness.

5. Plug the Smartkey Starter® module into the end of the T harness.

6. If the vehicle has KeylessGo see KeylessGo connection section below

7. Turn on the Valet Switch.

8. Start the vehicle with the key and allow it to run for 1 full minute to verify all connections are properly locked in place

and there are no errors or warning lights.

9. Shut the vehicle off and push the panic button once to start the vehicle. Remotes lacking a panic button should use

“lock-unlock-lock” to activate the remote start sequence (see activation programming section below).

10.External lights will flash once to confirm receipt of start command and vehicle will start.

11.External lights will flash once every 5 seconds while vehicle is running.

12.Key take over

a. Standard vehicle -- insert key into ignition and turn to on position. Lights will flash (3) times and control will

automatically be transferred to the key and remote start will turn off.

b. KeylessGo vehicle -- push start button (1) time. Lights will flash (3) times and control will automatically be

transferred to the key and remote start will turn off.

13.Once all is confirmed working, shut down the vehicle.

14.Route the Valet switch to a convenient location under the dash.

15.Drill a 3/4” hole for mounting the valet switch.

16.Disconnect the wires from the switch and snap the valet switch into place.

17.Reconnect the wires and confirm starter operation once again prior to reassembling the vehicle.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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830 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 60642 312-421-1114 Smartkey Starter® Basic Installation Instructions The Smartkey Starter® is designed as a direct plug in interface to the rear of the Mercedes Benz key cylinder. Please read this manual in it’s entirety prior to installation as there is a specific order of operation that needs to be followed.
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18.Mount the Smartkey Starter® module securely in the dash cavity away from any heat source (see previous warning) and tie up all harnessing neatly and away from any heat source or moving parts. 19.Reassemble vehicle.
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Smartkey Starter® V2.7 Jumper Adjustment up to V27.5* Right For SKS-FT: Left Jumper Right -- 2010-2011 ML, GL, R Bluetec Diesel Jumper Left (pictured) -- 2006-2011 ML, GL, R Gasoline, 03-07 C, 04-09 E, CLS, CLK, 2005-2011 G, SLK 2004-2010 Right For SKS-HS: Left Jumper Right -- C, GLK, 2010-up E (gas or diesel) Jumper Left (pictured) -- S, CL * for SKS-HS v27.6, all applications, jumper should be to the right position as shown above.
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2010-up E Class Sedan (W212) and 2012 CLS (W218) power wire connection The SKS204 harness covers the 2008-2010 C, 2010 GLK, 2010-up E class coupe and sedan, and 2012 CLS vehicles. Everything is identical in the connections between the aforementioned vehicles except for the 2010-up E class sedan and 2012 CLS. There is no power wire in the harness that you will be interfacing with, thus the Smartkey Starter® doesn’t have a power source.
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KeylessGo Connection (not required for 2004-2009 E, 2004-2011 CLS, 2004-2009 CLK) Tools and Parts Required T-20 Driver Pick Tool Panel Removal Tool Digital Multimter/Voltmeter 10KΩ Resistor Description In order to activate KeylessGo vehicle entry during remote start, an extra harness will have to be run to a separate CAN connector in the vehicle. The aforementioned harness will be plugged into the 2 pin port next to the main connector on the Smartkey Starter® module.
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ML, GL, R Class KeylessGo Module CAN connector GL -- right rear side of cargo compartment R KeylessGo module -- under cargo area floor ML KeylessGo -- right rear side of cargo compartment ML and R CAN distribution block, front passenger kick panel 2011 R -- under floor behind driver’s seat S and CL (2007-2010) Copyright 2010 Midcity Engineering! 6
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CAN connector Keylessgo Module Right rear corner of trunk Under rear of driver’s seat S and CL (2011) C, E, and GLK KeylessGo Module Left side trunk, remove metal bracket GLK under cargo floor behind seat KeylessGo Module KeylessGo plug on module in trunk Plug removed - faces body of car E coupe KeylessGo module -- right rear of trunk Copyright 2010 Midcity Engineering! C and E Sedan KeylessGo module -- right rear trunk 7
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KeylessGo module behind bracket E Wagon -- right rear cargo area CAN connector, 2010-up E, C, GLK, 2012 CLS passenger front door under plastic wire moulding KeylessGo Connection CAN plug removed! ! ! ! ! ! Release retaining clip ! Pins removed, connector housing empty ! Remove pins from connector housing! Copyright 2010 Midcity Engineering! ! 8
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! Empty connector housing reinstalled! ! ! Pins ready for new connector housing Brown matches to brown Brown/red matches to brown/red Pins installed in connector housing! Copyright 2010 Midcity Engineering! ! ! Plugs matched up and completed 9
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SKS On Board KeylessGo Finder Instructions (sks v27.4 and up) Beginning with V27.4 (see serial number sticker on the rear of the SKS unit), there is an on board KeylessGo finder. This will make finding the correct plug for connecting to the KeylessGo system on vehicles that require it much easier. The basic install of the Smartkey Starter® needs to be completed prior to testing for KeylessGo (this guide assumes the starter module is installed and properly working). Instructions 1.
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Compustar Programming Instructions To program any compatible Compustar remote control, complete the above installation steps and verify standard operation. If the vehicle is equipped with a Push start button on the dash (push buttons in the gear selector lever do not come out in this manner, nor are they applicable in this case), grasp the button and pull it out of the ignition switch.
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Troubleshooting Diagnostic Flashes While running on remote start, any of the following will cause vehicle shut down − − − − − opening the hood (7 flashes) depressing the brake pedal (6 flashes) increasing the RPM over normal idle (8 flashes) three failed starts/low RPM (9 flashes) communications error (10 flashes) The vehicle will be limited to (5) remote starts between normal keyed operation. If the lights flash (5) times the starter is out of sync with the vehicle. This is a rare occurrence.