New Key Style for my C Class
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2002 C320 (full AMG styling) - Brilliant Silver / Ash Leather (Orion Grey)
I'm in the UK and ordered the US key, I would prefer the UK / Euro one, I thought I had a part no for the UK key, so the US one will do for now (even though it doesn't work fully in the UK!)
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Yes! After 21 days, Jamie came through. My key arrived in a box big enough for a football helmet, but it works! I don't know if he felt guilty about the time it took to get this done or just a simple mistake, but I was not charged for shipping. So, my total cost was just $51.41!!! I may have gotten the cheapest key yet.
The crappy part is that I don't have a car (at this moment) to go with the key. I got to test the key as I drove it to the dealership for a few days worth of repairs to a noisy drivetrain.
The crappy part is that I don't have a car (at this moment) to go with the key. I got to test the key as I drove it to the dealership for a few days worth of repairs to a noisy drivetrain.
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I am going to order a new key later this week!
oempartsdirect.com seems to be a really good find! Quick question though, when you get the new key is there any special step needed to program it with the car. Can you just go to the car and unlock it, or do you have to put it in the ignition first?
oempartsdirect.com seems to be a really good find! Quick question though, when you get the new key is there any special step needed to program it with the car. Can you just go to the car and unlock it, or do you have to put it in the ignition first?
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NO special steps required. Just stick it in the ingnition and go. I did do this first, just in case I needed to train the car/key. Not one problem at all.
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2005 C230 SS
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called Downtown L.A. Motors and they said $205. bring the car in and obviously proof of registration and u can get the new key.
called Keyes European in Van Nuys and they said wait till the end of the month and they'll be gettin more in. As soon as all the black old ones sell which is in a couple weeks, the new chromes are going to become standard. He also stated that the new chrome ones are actually cheaper than the black ones.
called Downtown L.A. Motors and they said $205. bring the car in and obviously proof of registration and u can get the new key.
called Keyes European in Van Nuys and they said wait till the end of the month and they'll be gettin more in. As soon as all the black old ones sell which is in a couple weeks, the new chromes are going to become standard. He also stated that the new chrome ones are actually cheaper than the black ones.
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2006 C230SS Blue/Black, 2003 SL500 Silver/Black
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for us Los Angeles, California people...
called Downtown L.A. Motors and they said $205. bring the car in and obviously proof of registration and u can get the new key.
called Keyes European in Van Nuys and they said wait till the end of the month and they'll be gettin more in. As soon as all the black old ones sell which is in a couple weeks, the new chromes are going to become standard. He also stated that the new chrome ones are actually cheaper than the black ones.
called Downtown L.A. Motors and they said $205. bring the car in and obviously proof of registration and u can get the new key.
called Keyes European in Van Nuys and they said wait till the end of the month and they'll be gettin more in. As soon as all the black old ones sell which is in a couple weeks, the new chromes are going to become standard. He also stated that the new chrome ones are actually cheaper than the black ones.
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Stage 2 C7 A6, QX60
if your bimmer come with alarm system, then it's different
just press and hold the luck/unluck will open and close the window
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Interesting, not one post mentioning keyless go key availability. I emailed
Jamie last week but so far no response.
So, anyone get a key for keyless go feature ? I don't know if it's vehicle dependent, key dependent or both.
Jamie last week but so far no response.
So, anyone get a key for keyless go feature ? I don't know if it's vehicle dependent, key dependent or both.
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CLK500 rebadge to 320, C300 4matic, X5 4.8is
got my ordered of 4 keys yesterday.... ordered it on Jan 16th. Great service and atitude. Jamie is the man . thumbs up!
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2005 C55, 1988 260E, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
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UPS Ground is usually 5-8 business days, so I'm looking forward to getting it.
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holy ****, you're right! I just figured it out today. you have to press unlock once and then press and hold it to have it put down the windows and drop the top! I just wish it had the same range and looks as the MB key...
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Me too! Honestly, I hadn't been paying attention to this thread in a while, so I still had it in mind that the key was $200+ and didn't realize that I could get it for 1/4 the price. Thanks to BlakeP, nlpamg, mj50...I took the plunge and ordered one.
UPS Ground is usually 5-8 business days, so I'm looking forward to getting it.
UPS Ground is usually 5-8 business days, so I'm looking forward to getting it.
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Stage 2 C7 A6, QX60
my schedule delivery date is thrusday, can't wait to get it
did the oempartsdirect emiled to ask your guys for proof of ownership of the car??
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hey guys....can one of you who has recd the new key post dimensions of this
puppy? am looking for length, width and thickness....as well as metal key length.
i have one of those leather key covers and wondering if it'll fit. tnx!
<update> never mind, found the answer on page 9. yes, it should/kinda fit.
puppy? am looking for length, width and thickness....as well as metal key length.
i have one of those leather key covers and wondering if it'll fit. tnx!
<update> never mind, found the answer on page 9. yes, it should/kinda fit.
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hey guys....can one of you who has recd the new key post dimensions of this
puppy? am looking for length, width and thickness....as well as metal key length.
i have one of those leather key covers and wondering if it'll fit. tnx!
<update> never mind, found the answer on page 9. yes, it should/kinda fit.
puppy? am looking for length, width and thickness....as well as metal key length.
i have one of those leather key covers and wondering if it'll fit. tnx!
<update> never mind, found the answer on page 9. yes, it should/kinda fit.