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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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i'm just wondering, i have an old smart key (2005- one without the chrome) that has a cracked LOCKED button and not sure if that'll be covered under warranty? i read some older post that some dealers don't even ask question they just replace them with the new chrome key (SLK and CLK forum)
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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Mine was replaced under warranty. It developed a stress crack on the button (no other damage).
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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they don't make the old key anymore so if your dealer orders a replacement, it will be the new style chrome key.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:04 PM
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mines is cracked too would they Replace them free?
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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they should. I'm having mine replaced under warranty because it cracked.
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They should if you got your warranty if not they run about 160 dollars more or less depending on were you live.
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Old Aug 19, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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YEAH It's covered under warranty. i jsut got back from the dealer and spoke to my servivce rep he seem aware of the problem about this cracked keys he didn't even doubt me. my previous service rep wouldn't honor the warranty because it was consider wear and tear items. so if the key cracks it's my fault luckly my new service rep is nicer. gonna get my key end of the week with new chrome buahahha
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I'm glad I have a great SA but if I didn't, I'd calmy sit him down and have a little chat with him. I'd start by asking him if the key failed, if there was ANY way to start the car. When he said no, I'd then ask him if there was ANY way roadside assistance could start a car without a working key? When he said no to this I'd then ask him if it was a good idea for me to be driving around with a crack in my key that lets in moisture, dust, etc etc.
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cracked keys are under warranty. people have gotten them replaced with the new chrome key.

why the hell mine doesn't crack!!!!! lol
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cracked keys are under warranty. people have gotten them replaced with the new chrome key.

why the hell mine doesn't crack!!!!! lol
looks like its time to bust out the box cutter
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