⚠️ No Mercedes factory documentation contains “skacat”. Possible intended terms:

Many independent shops can do this for ~$100–$150.

. This happens when the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and the immobilizer module (WSP/SKREEM) lose synchronization, preventing the vehicle from recognizing your key. Immediate Troubleshooting Steps

If basic troubleshooting fails, you likely need a digital repair to resynchronize your modules: Mercedes Sprinter Vito Start Error - Google Groups 20 Dec 2023 —

Between CAN C (engine bus) pins on OBD2 port (pin 6=CAN High, pin 14=CAN Low):

A flat battery or jump-starting the vehicle often corrupts the sensitive EEPROM data in the modules.

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