Can't order the chrome-style Smart Key anymore?
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2006 CLS55, 2006 Lotus Elise
Can't order the chrome-style Smart Key anymore?
I just went to my dealer in San Jose to try and get a new Smart Key for my '06 CLS55, and was informed by the parts department that they no longer have the chrome-style ones available, only the black-plastic ones (which is what originally came with the car). This was a total surprise to me, and the first I'd heard of such news... has anybody else experienced this? I'm wondering if it's just my dealer, and whether I need to find a new source for a key.
On a similar note, does anyone know if additional Smart Keys can be ordered from any dealer over phone/e-mail, or do you have to go in person to the dealer? I know that California dealers are pretty over-priced compared to their east coast brethren...
On a similar note, does anyone know if additional Smart Keys can be ordered from any dealer over phone/e-mail, or do you have to go in person to the dealer? I know that California dealers are pretty over-priced compared to their east coast brethren...
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I'll have to try calling up other local dealers tomorrow I guess.
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Finally got this figured out, the style (chrome or black) depends on the VIN and what MB has in stock at that time (this is what multiple dealers told me). Lucky for me, after looking up my VIN, I was still eligible to get a chrome key (even tho the car came with black originally) for $275. So, after a few days wait, I now have a chrome key, yay!
