1999 clk 320 w208 key reprograming???!!!!
04-22-2005, 10:44 PM
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1999 clk 320 w208 key reprograming???!!!!
hi everyone i'm still working on getting some pictures of my 208 up but haven't had anytime. but i will do so as soon as i get a chance. i was wondering if anyone has ever had a key reprogrammed for their clk w208? because i have an extra key and i need to ket it reprogramed so i can have an spare key. i went to the dealer and they told me that it can't be done and they want $275 
for a new key. but i have heard that people have had them reprogrammed. so i was wondering if anyone can help me out. thanks everyone and i will work on getting some pics up with my new carbon fiber hood. 
for a new key. but i have heard that people have had them reprogrammed. so i was wondering if anyone can help me out. thanks everyone and i will work on getting some pics up with my new carbon fiber hood.
04-22-2005, 11:22 PM
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nah...the dealer is telling the truth - they really can't be reprogrammed 
i had to pay that $275 too. but hey, the new ones are smaller and lighter so it might be worth it
i had to pay that $275 too. but hey, the new ones are smaller and lighter so it might be worth it
04-23-2005, 01:23 PM
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Yeh im pretty sick of the big, ugly '98 key too. My dad's 2000 E430's key is alot smaller and has the silver star on it. At this point im not willing to pay $275 though.
04-23-2005, 04:11 PM
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if you are trying to change keys because it is cosmetically damaged or the clip is broken, you can easily change the houising with some thin tip pliers and 10 minutes.
04-24-2005, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 3199cc
if you are trying to change keys because it is cosmetically damaged or the clip is broken, you can easily change the houising with some thin tip pliers and 10 minutes.
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$136 for the new key
I have an '00 CLK320 and just got a new replacement key for my car. The dealer only charged me $136 for the key with the metal valet key (actually two separate items). The electronic key is slightly smaller with the L shaped valet key. Works great and no problems.
04-26-2005, 03:57 AM
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**Disclaimer*** I bear no responsibility for what happen to your keys if you do this
What i did was opened the key, used a pair of thin pliers and ripped the circuit board out ( I got sick of using the clips). Next, I ripped the circuit board with the pliers out of the key with the new housing and placed it in.
Then I just closed up the key and it worked. I realize now I should have kept the clips is because sometimes the circuit board does move causing the key not to work, however, it is good 99% of the time and the problem can easily be rectified by a) either being more patient with the clips or b) using sticky tac to hold it in place.
What i did was opened the key, used a pair of thin pliers and ripped the circuit board out ( I got sick of using the clips). Next, I ripped the circuit board with the pliers out of the key with the new housing and placed it in.
Then I just closed up the key and it worked. I realize now I should have kept the clips is because sometimes the circuit board does move causing the key not to work, however, it is good 99% of the time and the problem can easily be rectified by a) either being more patient with the clips or b) using sticky tac to hold it in place.
