alkrstev

Hi everyone. I recently lost my 2001 c320 key remote. I am planning to get one from ebay. I just contacted mercedes benz for programing it and they told me that that key does not need programing, but it would cost me $200 just to buy it. If I was to buy the key remote from ebay (around $40), what is the cheapest way to program it? Any help would be appreciated.

infected

IIRC any key you buy off ebay will not work.

alkrstev

So, are you suggesting that I should buy it from mb dirrectly? I really do not think that that key remote is worth $200. Isn't there any other way?

mikekuriger

they keys have to be programmed at the dealership, and they have to be NEW (never programmed) keys. If you buy a used key on ebay it's a waste of money.

~mike~

qianlimoro

How much is it worth to drive your car?

Dealers charge a lot for smartkeys,. Ask anyone who drives a Prius. Mercedes isn't the only car maker to charge so much.

I just got a replacement for $230 including the laser cut door key, and I'm happy to have it.

Give the parts desk your VIN and the money, and you'll have your key the following day.

krisv420

For the brand new key that just came out the "new style key" i should say.. Dealer told me 165$ programmed for my car. How it works is the dealer uses your vin number to program the key.

e1000

keys can NOT be re-programmed. If you buy a key off of ebay, you will be throwing your money away.

alkrstev

Thanks guys, I guess I have to call mb and order my key then. Appreciate your help.

e1000

my suggestion is to shop around. Different dealers will charge a different amount for the same product.

infected

Exactly. I upgraded to the new style key for kicks and it only ran me about $160 or so.

Ryanr317

Maybe call another dealer in the area, if there is one, and see if you can get a better price. When i needed spare i called two dealerships and got two prices. You should've been around about a year ago when you could've ordered a smartkey from oempartsdirect.com for $60.

yeuchau

You should just upgrade to the 07+ key style, it looks a lot better, and probably cheaper as well.
You can get it from some online oem dealers

Capt Nemo o2

A few months ago I had my key replaced under warranty as it unlocked the car but wouldn't unlock the ignition... but anyways they gave me the new style key as I was told the don't make the old smartkey anymore... so it seems thats no longer a choice!

Defiant

Cripes, it sucks when $160 for a key sounds like a bargain.

Better deal than the sixth one though, eh?

WaveyKat

should be around $130 Total! they had a sale going on last year they was like 60 Bucks

part number for the 2007 Chrome Key
2117663606 ---- KEY STANDARD
2037665006 ---- BLADE SMART

e1000

It wasn't a sale, they had the wrong price listed.