Smart Key??? - MBWorld.org Forums

Apr 7, 2003 | 11:27 PM

lionj

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Smart Key???

Hi,

I saw on ebay a smart key for my benz (clk 320) and since I need a reserve key I was wondering whats up with these keys, will they work on my vehicle? can I get it reprogrammed to open and start my vehicle, if anyone knows anything or have advice please respond. thanx in advance

Apr 8, 2003 | 04:58 AM

funky102

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2000 CLK 320

I read an extensive thread on reprogramming these keys from ebay and it seems like the consensus is it is IMPOSSIBLE to have these keys work for your car after they've been programmed for a certain car from the factory.

Apr 8, 2003 | 07:00 AM

CLK 320

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2001 CLK 320

Smart Key

Even when a Smart Key is ordered from the dealer, the amount of time it takes for the car to "recognize" the new key varies from less than an hour to several hours.

Apr 8, 2003 | 03:53 PM

mmgrad

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W213 '17 E43 ///AMG - W211, W208 no more

I know that you can have a car programmed not to recognize a key (ie., if you lose one)... therefore, i don't think it is 'impossible' to program the car to recognize a new key.

but there are always ways to work around the system...

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