New Key Style for my C Class
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From: White Lake, MI
04 C320 Coupe MT
New Key Style for my C Class
How do you like my new key? (and besides that it's a three button for my coupe) It seems that this style key is going to be phased into all models, and pretty soon the dealers will be offering them for sale to people that have older cars.
If you go to a dealer today and try to get one of these, be prepared for some resistance, esepcially since these are theft relevant parts. But, in the end it can be done.
By the way, don't forget to order a blade key to go along with it - it has a slightly different way of attaching to the key itself, so an old style blade key won't work.
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Here are the part numbers, so that you don't have to search through the thread:
Smartkey - 211-766-36-06
Blade - 203-766-50-06
If you go to a dealer today and try to get one of these, be prepared for some resistance, esepcially since these are theft relevant parts. But, in the end it can be done.
By the way, don't forget to order a blade key to go along with it - it has a slightly different way of attaching to the key itself, so an old style blade key won't work.
-ADDED-
Here are the part numbers, so that you don't have to search through the thread:
Smartkey - 211-766-36-06
Blade - 203-766-50-06
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The price is going to cost whatever the dealer decides to charge you. It's all up to them.
When the key is ordered, make sure you ask for an "additional" key, that way the ones you still have will continue to work. They will ask for your VIN number, and of course proof that you own the car.
When the key arrives (in a couple of days, usually) it will work straght away. Just make sure that you put it in the ignition first, so that they EIS (electronic ignition switch) will recognize it. After you do that, it will work fine. Don't try to use the key to unlock or lock the car before you put it into the EIS, because it won't work till you do.
When the key is ordered, make sure you ask for an "additional" key, that way the ones you still have will continue to work. They will ask for your VIN number, and of course proof that you own the car.
When the key arrives (in a couple of days, usually) it will work straght away. Just make sure that you put it in the ignition first, so that they EIS (electronic ignition switch) will recognize it. After you do that, it will work fine. Don't try to use the key to unlock or lock the car before you put it into the EIS, because it won't work till you do.
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Originally Posted by The Godfather
The Coupe keys, though showing only two pressable buttons, actually has three. Press the blank trunk button hard enough and it'll pop out.
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That's a real thumb killer, though. I did it once, and didn't ever want to do it again. Yes, I'm that girly.
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
The price is going to cost whatever the dealer decides to charge you. It's all up to them.
When the key is ordered, make sure you ask for an "additional" key, that way the ones you still have will continue to work. They will ask for your VIN number, and of course proof that you own the car.
When the key arrives (in a couple of days, usually) it will work straght away. Just make sure that you put it in the ignition first, so that they EIS (electronic ignition switch) will recognize it. After you do that, it will work fine. Don't try to use the key to unlock or lock the car before you put it into the EIS, because it won't work till you do.
When the key is ordered, make sure you ask for an "additional" key, that way the ones you still have will continue to work. They will ask for your VIN number, and of course proof that you own the car.
When the key arrives (in a couple of days, usually) it will work straght away. Just make sure that you put it in the ignition first, so that they EIS (electronic ignition switch) will recognize it. After you do that, it will work fine. Don't try to use the key to unlock or lock the car before you put it into the EIS, because it won't work till you do.
Also, any idea about cars with keyless go option? :p
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They probably want you to bring the car in as part of verifying that it really is your car. They do not need the car for any other reason, however. The new key is programmed at the parts depot (Ft. Worth in the USA) and will work straight away. As long as it's an additional key.
If you buy a replacement key, say if you lost one then it's a little more complicated, and they would need the car. But only for a replacement key.
If you buy a replacement key, say if you lost one then it's a little more complicated, and they would need the car. But only for a replacement key.
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Originally Posted by LorinserCClass
Ok...so who in So Cal will find a dealer that will give us a decent price on the keys
I'll check my dealership today. It's in there getting the bi-x re-aligned (of course, until I get the front swaybar in with Mike's help
)Most likely it'll be expensive as hell (cuz it's MB of Beverly Hills), so I'm not too confident that it'll be a "good" price.
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The key is part number: A 221 766 09 06 9999 (about $210 MSRP)
The blade key is part number: A 203 766 50 06 (about $4 MSRP)
The part number is actually a keyless go key, but it will still work no problem on a non keyless go car.
The blade key is part number: A 203 766 50 06 (about $4 MSRP)
The part number is actually a keyless go key, but it will still work no problem on a non keyless go car.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Enri,
I'll check my dealership today. It's in there getting the bi-x re-aligned (of course, until I get the front swaybar in with Mike's help )
Most likely it'll be expensive as hell (cuz it's MB of Beverly Hills), so I'm not too confident that it'll be a "good" price.
I'll check my dealership today. It's in there getting the bi-x re-aligned (of course, until I get the front swaybar in with Mike's help
)Most likely it'll be expensive as hell (cuz it's MB of Beverly Hills), so I'm not too confident that it'll be a "good" price.
Ok cool
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Originally Posted by mbbodytech
The key is part number: A 221 766 09 06 9999 (about $210 MSRP)
The blade key is part number: A 203 766 50 06 (about $4 MSRP)
The part number is actually a keyless go key, but it will still work no problem on a non keyless go car.
The blade key is part number: A 203 766 50 06 (about $4 MSRP)
The part number is actually a keyless go key, but it will still work no problem on a non keyless go car.
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Originally Posted by tommy
Good Lordy! $215 is like 4 good lapdances, and a happy ending thrown in for good measure. 
I don't hate my key that badly.
I don't hate my key that badly.
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I thought of that myself - but no way. It is a very different shape, it's not going to work and no one is going to sell you a "case"
Now, if you had a Maybach or SLR key, you could do that - but that's it. The new one is too different.
Now, if you had a Maybach or SLR key, you could do that - but that's it. The new one is too different.
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Originally Posted by tommy
Good Lordy! $215 is like 4 good lapdances, and a happy ending thrown in for good measure.
I don't hate my key that badly.
I don't hate my key that badly.
After finding out the price, I'm just going to save my money for lapdances.
4 lapdances $80, new car key $215, happy ending for lapdances = PRICELESS!
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Just as I suspected, my service advisor straight up said "no" it's not possible. Didn't even get a quote from the parts dept.LOL...Funny how they always say it's not possible. I'll see what I can find out from my other dealer.
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
3-button FOB for Coupé
very nice key FOB Mike.
Looks very much like those SLR keys you showed me.
I've got the 3-button FOBs for my Coupé. Had them swapped out under warranty about a year ago. The hatch button just unlocks the hatch; doesn't pop it up like the sedan trunk.
Looks very much like those SLR keys you showed me.
I've got the 3-button FOBs for my Coupé. Had them swapped out under warranty about a year ago. The hatch button just unlocks the hatch; doesn't pop it up like the sedan trunk.
