kompressorc230

Man i need to get one of these. My dealer is only charging $150! and i heard some are like separate price for blade and key

HeirKranz

Tommy, when you got the three button key for the hatch to pop, was it a different part number and did you request it with three buttons????? Also did the SAM need to be reprogramed for this key to pop the hatch or just cause it had the third button did it automatically do it??? If I find i just have to order the three key one then I will do it this week!!!!

as for your alternator, I feel for you. mine just died, I would have done it myself but was away from my tools in the middle of vacation. it was like $750.00

Boom vang

I just got my key replaced with the new style (under warantee), I had a crack on the locking button. Of course the dealer said that it was wear and tear but I showed them it is a design fault because the area is too large and too thin for the internal button (which is too stiff) and over time if you don't press directly on the middle the pressure but slightly to the side it will cut into the plastic. actually it is quite a bad design if I say so. I am supprised that they just don't replace/sell the shells and slide in the internals.

They agreed and now my new key weighs about a pound

The new key does look substantial, however the chrome will certainly scratch up over time and look well worn...not to mention the odd drop on the floor. But it does look richer, maybe it will help my case in the bars!

drexappeal

Oh, don't worry. It'll scratch up. Mine already has two ding marks on the chrome part, but still looks better than even my extra keys that are sitting around and hardly ever used.

e1000

I've had my key for a couple months now and the chrome is holding up suprisingly well.

pmb600

I'll second that. I've had mine since last December, it still looks good, minus the minor knick in the chrome from when I dropped it.

farbod

I ordered one a like 3 weeks ago and recieved it a week after.

raymond g-

I have been using the $5-10 leather cover for gen2 Smartkeys. It will
fit the gen3 (chrome) Smartkey quite well and does keep the nicks and
scratches to a minimum. It is not a perfect fit because it was sized for
gen2 instead of gen3 key

zoomie

DO THEY TAKE IN YOUR OLD KEY BEFORE REPLACING IT?????, or do they just look at the current key and then order you the new one? I'm wondering if the dealerships will test the current key to see if it works on the car.

nlpamg

YES THEY DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what were you going to do? order an old key on eBay and then take it to the dealer?

zoomie

The only reason is b/c those *******s refuse to reprogram the key. I'm stubborn as hell about it and just can't believe that an electronic key cannot be reprogrammed. I just think they refuse to do it. But thanks for the reply...superquick by the way. quit it with the yelling. this is the second time. mature tone of voice please. this is a mercedes forum.

nlpamg

this was not the second time. yelling? I was poking fun of your initial question in which you're the one who put things in all caps.

I think you're the one that needs to be more mature. do you want to argue or cry about things? give me a break. "this is a mercedes forum"? um yeah, then why don't you search and figure out things for yourself rather than asking to be spoon fed each time and take offense when someone doesn't give you the answer you want.

1qikctr

i need this mod !!!

zoomie

Boy you are harsh here. I've searched lots of things myself and made contributions in my own threads...such as reviews for tire dressing. It's probably the most complete review on here. No one's answered my question before. I made sure i searched heavily before asking. I even looked at the other forums. Not sure why you're giving me such a hard time.

No one's whining. I just expected a bit more from Mercedes. I could be wrong, but still not convinced about the keys not being able to be reprogrammed. One guy from a different forum claims he got it done.

JohnCL

It cannot / will not be done, period. Time to give up on the subject and move on. The key subject has been covered a tousand times here and the answer is always the same. Key not VIN matched to your car NO WORKY!

zoomie

gotcha

proroad

I have the three bttn key that I needed to replace so I ordered one today for $167.00. (Bad sensors I think)

I faxed my VIN #, registration and drivers liscence to the Dealer in San Luis Obispo, CA. No need to take car in on this one. pick up key in couple days.

Mercedes 1998 c230

The key is supposed to be able to activate itself when inserted.

praying to the ignition gods....

Brian

proroad

Got my new key today. It is the one with the silver sides and it is DOPE! I didnt even specify any certain model #.

Plugged it in and the car strated . I am stoked. all doors and trunk locked and unlocked.

Best 167 I ever spent!

Brian

mbarrad

Anyone experience the plastic over the unlock button on their smart key crack? If so, did anyone try to get the key replaced under warranty?

Mine just did this morning.

nlpamg

if it's still under warranty, then definitely get it replaced. they'll give you the updated smart key. (yes, it's happened to me...)

MBAsian0000

YUP its confirmed, i got both of my 06 keys replaced for the new chrome keys. The salesman even help me rip it more so it looked more damaged then ever lol.
BUT anyways its great to have such shiny key.

AJTanner

up here in canada my friend got for 120$ from the dealership..

zoomie

Thanks for giving us a price, but can you get us the contact information for the dealer please? Or else we'd have no way of contacting them. Thanks! At least the name and location would help.

1qikctr

i need this mod after my stage II mods are done.

krautcan

On the subject of keys, can they be programmed for different functions other than the standard lock, unlock, windows up/down??