chrome key vs. original key adapting ?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 215
Likes: 2
From: Belgium, East-Flanders
CLS320cdi, GL350BT, ML270cdi
chrome key vs. original key adapting ?
hi,
I'd like to know if there is a possibility to build the microchip from a older smartkey into the housing of a new (chrome) smartkey.
ex: I want to build the internal software chip from the lower key into the housing of the upper key
it's because I have a chrome smartkey laying around here , a broken one from my job, car was in garantee so customer got a new one...
also, I drive a W203 wagon, and it's not yet possible to order a chrome key for a wagon... however, for a sedan it is possible :s
has anyone a DIY or has anyone done this before?
grtz
I'd like to know if there is a possibility to build the microchip from a older smartkey into the housing of a new (chrome) smartkey.
ex: I want to build the internal software chip from the lower key into the housing of the upper key
it's because I have a chrome smartkey laying around here , a broken one from my job, car was in garantee so customer got a new one...
also, I drive a W203 wagon, and it's not yet possible to order a chrome key for a wagon... however, for a sedan it is possible :s
has anyone a DIY or has anyone done this before?
grtz
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 215
Likes: 2
From: Belgium, East-Flanders
CLS320cdi, GL350BT, ML270cdi
it could be they send a chrome, but we haven't yet ordered one for someone else so ... and i'm not gonna spend 200 € yet, because i have a chrome key here. it is a "broken" one, but i thouht i might be able to put in the control-unit (or whatever it's called) from the normal black one in the chrome one ...
Junior Member
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: Boston, MA
'95 e320 Wagon, '92 300TE
Hey guys,
Check out post #730 on this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-class-15.html
Although I haven't done this myself (was thinking of doing it), it appears as though it's possible. But you'll need to take the two boards to a welder / someone with a hot air station.
Let me know if any of you do this to your keys.
Michael
Check out post #730 on this thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-class-15.html
Although I haven't done this myself (was thinking of doing it), it appears as though it's possible. But you'll need to take the two boards to a welder / someone with a hot air station.
Let me know if any of you do this to your keys.
Michael
Trending Topics
Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: Bethesda, MD
2003 E500 Sport, 1995 SL320
all new benz keys are the chrome type. it has nothing to do with the model range... as long as the car has a IR/smartkey any new key ordered will be a chrome one. they dont even build the old plastic ones any longer
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 379
From: San Jose area
'19 E63S sedan
Another problem with swapping the innards: the mechanical key is different. Your old blade key won't fit into the chrome key.
I agree that all new keys are the chrome kind, so just order one.
I agree that all new keys are the chrome kind, so just order one.
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 447
Likes: 4
From: Orange County.CA
12E350, 12ML350, 08C350
hi,
I'd like to know if there is a possibility to build the microchip from a older smartkey into the housing of a new (chrome) smartkey.
ex: I want to build the internal software chip from the lower key into the housing of the upper key
it's because I have a chrome smartkey laying around here , a broken one from my job, car was in garantee so customer got a new one...
also, I drive a W203 wagon, and it's not yet possible to order a chrome key for a wagon... however, for a sedan it is possible :s
has anyone a DIY or has anyone done this before?
grtz
I'd like to know if there is a possibility to build the microchip from a older smartkey into the housing of a new (chrome) smartkey.
ex: I want to build the internal software chip from the lower key into the housing of the upper key
it's because I have a chrome smartkey laying around here , a broken one from my job, car was in garantee so customer got a new one...
also, I drive a W203 wagon, and it's not yet possible to order a chrome key for a wagon... however, for a sedan it is possible :s
has anyone a DIY or has anyone done this before?
grtz
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 563
Likes: 31
From: The Villages, Florida
2006 E320 CDI
Can someone post or email me (mtrevelino@hotmail.com) the pdf file that is located under post #5 here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...available.html
I tried registering at this site but cannot figure out their weird verification question.
Thank you,
Mike T.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...available.html
I tried registering at this site but cannot figure out their weird verification question.
Thank you,
Mike T.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,127
Likes: 223
From: Milton/Westport, MA USA
me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
Can someone post or email me (mtrevelino@hotmail.com) the pdf file that is located under post #5 here:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...available.html
I tried registering at this site but cannot figure out their weird verification question.
Thank you,
Mike T.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210...available.html
I tried registering at this site but cannot figure out their weird verification question.
Thank you,
Mike T.
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 563
Likes: 31
From: The Villages, Florida
2006 E320 CDI
I am having the same problem that Whoover mentioned, the mechanical keys are different. I sent a email to my service advisor and am waiting to see how much Mercedes will charge to either program the remote and cut a new mechanical key, or what will the costs be for a new key.
Mike T.
Mike T.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,359
Likes: 2
From: California
06 C55, 09 E350
You can order the mechanical key for any style key it should be less than 10 dollars.
203-766-50-06 Chrome style key Version 1
212-760-19-06 updated Chrome style key with triangle panic button Version 2
The transplant is not easy unless you have experience doing things with small circuit boards/soldering.
If you woud like to order the chrome style wagon 2 button remote with version 2 which is better because it doesnt crack as much try this part# combo, give it to the dealer if they are having trouble.
169-766-34-06-9999 KEY
212-760-19-06 MASTER KE
203-766-50-06 Chrome style key Version 1
212-760-19-06 updated Chrome style key with triangle panic button Version 2
The transplant is not easy unless you have experience doing things with small circuit boards/soldering.
If you woud like to order the chrome style wagon 2 button remote with version 2 which is better because it doesnt crack as much try this part# combo, give it to the dealer if they are having trouble.
169-766-34-06-9999 KEY
212-760-19-06 MASTER KE
Last edited by JonMBZ; Jul 13, 2010 at 09:18 PM.
