stupid key design
07-30-2006, 09:27 AM
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stupid key design
did they change the key design for later model w215's? my key fob has the ring on the metal key itself and the remote control part always gets detached from the metal key. my son dropped it in the middle of the drive way and someone rang over it. it still works but it's all scratched up
can i get a used key from ebay and reprogram it by the dealer (since i don't need the metal key)?
can i get a used key from ebay and reprogram it by the dealer (since i don't need the metal key)?
07-30-2006, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 02ml320
did they change the key design for later model w215's? my key fob has the ring on the metal key itself and the remote control part always gets detached from the metal key. my son dropped it in the middle of the drive way and someone rang over it. it still works but it's all scratched up can i get a used key from ebay and reprogram it by the dealer (since i don't need the metal key)?
can i get a used key from ebay and reprogram it by the dealer (since i don't need the metal key)?
07-30-2006, 04:02 PM
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do they fit alright after you open and close the shell? have you done it before? i see a lot of used s, c, e class remote keys on ebay that looks just like the cl's. any one know if i can just reprogram it and replace the metal key with my own?
08-27-2006, 01:52 PM
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[QUOTE=sped]I would not call it a stupid key design for the fact that after somone ran over it and it STILL worked??? I would reserve the "stupid" for another day.
no, the "stupid" part is referring to the fact that the attachment is on the metal key which can easily dis-engage and key remote will be lost.
why would i call it stupid if it still works after a car ran over it
that's call quality workmanship. just stupid design. your post reminded me of the $2.99 wendy's commercial.
no, the "stupid" part is referring to the fact that the attachment is on the metal key which can easily dis-engage and key remote will be lost.
why would i call it stupid if it still works after a car ran over it that's call quality workmanship. just stupid design. your post reminded me of the $2.99 wendy's commercial.
08-27-2006, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dannydang
Only dealer can re-program the key! Bring your registration, or title, and license or ID ...for prove of ownership.
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08-28-2006, 11:43 PM
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That's a feature! You can lock the trunk with the metal key, remove it and hand the valet the shell. The old system of a separate valet key was stupid -- who ever remembered to carry their valet key?
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I would not call it a stupid key design for the fact that after somone ran over it and it STILL worked??? I would reserve the "stupid" for another day.
no, the "stupid" part is referring to the fact that the attachment is on the metal key which can easily dis-engage and key remote will be lost. why would i call it stupid if it still works after a car ran over it that's call quality workmanship. just stupid design. your post reminded me of the $2.99 wendy's commercial.
no, the "stupid" part is referring to the fact that the attachment is on the metal key which can easily dis-engage and key remote will be lost.
why would i call it stupid if it still works after a car ran over it that's call quality workmanship. just stupid design. your post reminded me of the $2.99 wendy's commercial.
08-29-2006, 08:56 AM
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i'm glad someone likes it. anyway, an update on the broken key. i got a used key remote off ebay for $15 shipped and swapped the core out and replaced the metal key and now my remote looks brand spanking new again and works just fine. hope the new metal shelled remote will be compatible as well.
