How to remove and install keyless Go shifter!

DCTMOTORSPORTS · 07-10-2009, 05:32 AM

This is an informative post about how the keyless go shifter works and how to replace it with other shifters!

First of all, the keyless go shift knob and shaft are very dedicated design.
The shaft dimension is identical to other regular Mercedes shift shaft but there are 2 tiny holes as female connector.

The keyless go button is actually a toggle switch, there are 2 golden pins underneath the switch to plug into the shaft

To install the Keyless Go shifter is simple and easy, just make sure your don’t twist around the shaft before the pins plug into the holes.

After the jaws grip the notch on the shaft, turn the knob at the bottom to hold the shifter

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ClayMan · 07-19-2009, 05:49 PM

Dammit, this would have been nice before they broke the 2 pins off mine 2 weeks ago! How do you remove the button portion from it? Gonna try and attempt a repair.. I now have the remains of the 2 wires lodged inside the 2 holes.. Any suggestions on how to get them out???

Rick SL55 · 07-19-2009, 10:01 PM

samething happen to me, anyone have an idea how to repair this?

BeltFedBob · 07-19-2009, 10:16 PM

What we do to remove broken pins from a socket is take a piece of 22 awg tinned buss wire and solder it to the pin/wire thats left. Then pull the pin out of the socket. Soldering skills required with heat applied to the buss wire.

If you use too much heat you will be in more of a mess, then drilling the socket will be required. When you drill the socket you remove the tension device in the socket then the new pin will most likely have to be slightly "S" bent to provide proper contact. Good luck.

Rick SL55 · 07-19-2009, 10:19 PM

thanks!

ClayMan · 09-28-2009, 01:27 AM

I'd be interested in getting this but I'd have to somehow get a Canadian Keyless-Go button (instead of "ENGINE START | STOP", the button is iconic).. From the pictures it seems like it's possible to separate it from my existing knob and re-use it, but exactly how does one do this?

Rick SL55 · 09-28-2009, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeltFedBob

What we do to remove broken pins from a socket is take a piece of 22 awg tinned buss wire and solder it to the pin/wire thats left. Then pull the pin out of the socket. Soldering skills required with heat applied to the buss wire.

If you use too much heat you will be in more of a mess, then drilling the socket will be required. When you drill the socket you remove the tension device in the socket then the new pin will most likely have to be slightly "S" bent to provide proper contact. Good luck.

keyless shifter was fixed and now working after new pins were solder at local shop.
thanks again!

BeltFedBob · 09-29-2009, 12:22 AM

Glad you got her fixed ;-)

okbarnett · 10-01-2009, 02:58 PM

OK, youve showed us how to R&R a shifter. Now show us how to R&R a steering wheel.

ClayMan · 11-03-2009, 11:34 PM

How do you R&R the keyless go button from the knob?

07-19-2009, 05:49 PM	#2
ClayMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 34	Dammit, this would have been nice before they broke the 2 pins off mine 2 weeks ago! How do you remove the button portion from it? Gonna try and attempt a repair.. I now have the remains of the 2 wires lodged inside the 2 holes.. Any suggestions on how to get them out??? Last edited by ClayMan; 07-19-2009 at 07:50 PM.

07-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
Rick SL55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 364 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG, 1970 Dodge Charger 440, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, Beck Spyder 550	samething happen to me, anyone have an idea how to repair this? __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG Powerchip Group, VRP short headers ,K&N filters, PTE thermostat. 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive, Reus Audio

07-19-2009, 10:19 PM	#5
Rick SL55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 364 Drives: 2005 SL55 AMG, 1970 Dodge Charger 440, 1970 Plymouth Road Runner, Beck Spyder 550	thanks! __________________ 2005 SL55 AMG Powerchip Group, VRP short headers ,K&N filters, PTE thermostat. 360 Forged wheels-Spec 5ive, Reus Audio

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07-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#4
BeltFedBob Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mukilteo, OTW Posts: 177 Drives: 2005 SL55AMG	What we do to remove broken pins from a socket is take a piece of 22 awg tinned buss wire and solder it to the pin/wire thats left. Then pull the pin out of the socket. Soldering skills required with heat applied to the buss wire. If you use too much heat you will be in more of a mess, then drilling the socket will be required. When you drill the socket you remove the tension device in the socket then the new pin will most likely have to be slightly "S" bent to provide proper contact. Good luck.

09-28-2009, 01:27 AM	#6
ClayMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 34	I'd be interested in getting this but I'd have to somehow get a Canadian Keyless-Go button (instead of "ENGINE START \| STOP", the button is iconic).. From the pictures it seems like it's possible to separate it from my existing knob and re-use it, but exactly how does one do this?

09-29-2009, 12:22 AM	#8
BeltFedBob Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mukilteo, OTW Posts: 177 Drives: 2005 SL55AMG	Glad you got her fixed ;-)

10-01-2009, 02:58 PM	#9
okbarnett Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 213 Drives: 04 carrera 4s	OK, youve showed us how to R&R a shifter. Now show us how to R&R a steering wheel.

11-03-2009, 11:34 PM	#10
ClayMan Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 34	How do you R&R the keyless go button from the knob?

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