Lost Key
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From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
'01 C320 || '14 Honda Pilot EX-L
Originally Posted by BeaverMjr
I swapped the housing and everything seemed in order. All 4 buttons work. I have a snag. the key isn't recognised by the ignition. I put it in and it just laughs at me. no turn. no nothing.
what can I do except stop by the dealer?
what can I do except stop by the dealer?
Just to be clear, the electronics that came with the eBay key will never work in your car.
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From: Albany, NY
2015 C350 Coupe
I did damage it. You were right. One of the pieces, an ir transmitter, I think, at the insertion end, broke its soldering. I super glued it back on and will solder it once the glue dries. The part does not look to have been damaged. If I can't fix it, I'll have to buy another key. In the future, I'll have to be more carefull. At least I now know what not to do in the future and to be more careful.
I'm worried that if it do repair it, that it might break again and leave me stranded if I don't have a spare key on me. what do you think?
I'm worried that if it do repair it, that it might break again and leave me stranded if I don't have a spare key on me. what do you think?
Last edited by BeaverMjr; Oct 25, 2005 at 10:16 PM.
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From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
'01 C320 || '14 Honda Pilot EX-L
Originally Posted by BeaverMjr
I did damage it. You were right. One of the pieces, an ir transmitter, I think, at the insertion end, broke its soldering. I super glued it back on and will solder it once the glue dries. The part does not look to have been damaged. If I can't fix it, I'll have to buy another key. In the future, I'll have to be more carefull. At least I now know what not to do in the future and to be more careful.
I'm worried that if it do repair it, that it might break again and leave me stranded if I don't have a spare key on me. what do you think?
I'm worried that if it do repair it, that it might break again and leave me stranded if I don't have a spare key on me. what do you think?
Maybe I should have left well enough alone. Anyone think I can convince the dealer that my key just died and get them to swap it 
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Yes.
I've done that twice to get a new key FOB with the trunk button for my Coupé.
I won't say here, how I got the key to "not work", but it's not that hard.
And so, got one key at a time replace under warranty.
If they replace your key FOB, by the way (Coupé owners, pay attention), you will get the new series key FOB with the trunk button.
For the Coupé, pressing on the trunk button, will only unlock and slighty (very slightly) raise the hatch. It will not POP UP like the sedan trunk, because the Coupé rear hatch is very very heavy compared to the C-Sedan trunk lid.
Carlos
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I've done that twice to get a new key FOB with the trunk button for my Coupé.
I won't say here, how I got the key to "not work", but it's not that hard.
And so, got one key at a time replace under warranty.
If they replace your key FOB, by the way (Coupé owners, pay attention), you will get the new series key FOB with the trunk button.
For the Coupé, pressing on the trunk button, will only unlock and slighty (very slightly) raise the hatch. It will not POP UP like the sedan trunk, because the Coupé rear hatch is very very heavy compared to the C-Sedan trunk lid.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Originally Posted by StapleGun
DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON EBAY KEYS UNLESS YOU WANT TO SIMPLY CHANGE OUT HOUSING!!!!
I have dealt with this issue already - you need to provide dealer registration, copy of your license. I purchased mine through www.sunmotorcars.com and ask for parts (specifically Chris) - tell him you saw them on these boards! I got it for $125 including the blade insert. I don't get a % of anything, but I told him that his prompt service would get recommended and they have been great! Visit the website for toll free number.
I have dealt with this issue already - you need to provide dealer registration, copy of your license. I purchased mine through www.sunmotorcars.com and ask for parts (specifically Chris) - tell him you saw them on these boards! I got it for $125 including the blade insert. I don't get a % of anything, but I told him that his prompt service would get recommended and they have been great! Visit the website for toll free number.
Where do you live? I bought my Coupe from Sun Motors!
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2005 C320 -Sports package - black / black
When I got my new key, they ordered it, called me and had me come down to pick it up. When I got their I was pissed when I was told I could be stuck their for up to 4 hours. Luckily it only took 30 seconds.
