Misplaced Key
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'09 C63
OOO I know the answer to this. I just lost mine at school last week and called around for info. 
Yes it does cost around 400 for 1 key. But what they will do is deactivate your old key order a new one and program it. So in total it'll be around 350-400.
Originally one of the dealers wanted 275 for just the key and another 200 for programming
Just be sure to bring your Driver's liscence, registration card, and insurance card when you go get it done.
Yes it does cost around 400 for 1 key. But what they will do is deactivate your old key order a new one and program it. So in total it'll be around 350-400.
Originally one of the dealers wanted 275 for just the key and another 200 for programming
Just be sure to bring your Driver's liscence, registration card, and insurance card when you go get it done.
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2008 C350 Sport
OOO I know the answer to this. I just lost mine at school last week and called around for info.
Yes it does cost around 400 for 1 key. But what they will do is deactivate your old key order a new one and program it. So in total it'll be around 350-400.
Originally one of the dealers wanted 275 for just the key and another 200 for programming
Just be sure to bring your Driver's liscence, registration card, and insurance card when you go get it done.
Yes it does cost around 400 for 1 key. But what they will do is deactivate your old key order a new one and program it. So in total it'll be around 350-400.
Originally one of the dealers wanted 275 for just the key and another 200 for programming
Just be sure to bring your Driver's liscence, registration card, and insurance card when you go get it done.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
The key comes coded from MB security center for your specific car. That's how they control them. The dealer can't code a key. Take no BS.
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2008 C350 Sport
I guess there are a few benefits to living in the midwest, overall cheaper prices although this guy still thinks that $200 is ridiculous for a new key.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
Keys
What my dealer service manager told me that was a limit on the number of replacement keys per car because of the software. I think it was five but don't quote me. After five keys are replaced, warranty or not, there is some big operation required to activate another one which may have been the replacement of the in-car receiver unit.
I hope this isn't my old W203 I'm thinking about which had so much warranty repair that it's all a fog.
My dealer gets the keys overnight from Los Angeles.
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From: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa
late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires
I was not aware of the 5 key limit - Ouch! - replacing the EIS is an expensive operation. Key trouble aside, I guess loosing 5 keys in the life of a car is a little excessive. I've been lucky - I have never lost a key in the long string of vehicles I've owned, but there is always a first time!!
