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I see these smartkeys for sale on ebay and I was wondering how do I program on to work with my 03 CLK500. My key is getting worn out so I would like to replace it. These are much less expensive than the dealers so any help would be appreciated.
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I drive the racism out of BadDebt. ;)
yah, i saw those aswell...for roughly 35 bux a pop im kinda scared about using them...my key is also taking a beating and its my only one. ![Frown](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
i would assume that you must go to MB to get the key programmed?
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i would assume that you must go to MB to get the key programmed?
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I googled it and it says put it in the ignition and press certain buttons and it takes up to two hours to program. But this was for a 1998. I am not certain if it will work on a newer version.
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I appreciate your prompt response to send us through the forums looking to see if there was an answer to my question. But unfortunately I must not have STFF very well because there is still not an answer to my question. I am asking how to program a smartkey for a w209(not w208) 2003 CLK500. Can I program it or must it be done by a dealer.
Searching (again) through the forums before I wrote this post did let me see something else that seemed like a nice addition. One of the posts shows someone with a W208 ordered the new chrome key. Has anyone tried this for a W209 and got it to work?
Searching (again) through the forums before I wrote this post did let me see something else that seemed like a nice addition. One of the posts shows someone with a W208 ordered the new chrome key. Has anyone tried this for a W209 and got it to work?
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honestly, they are only good for parts, they can never be reprogrammed by conventional means, i have a factory mercedes diagnostic system and am still unable to, i am sure the department at mercedes that makes them could, but i am also sure they would rather sell you a new one, unless your key is phsically damaged externally dont waste your money, they can be opened and the internals changed to another good housing
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if i remember correctly, you cant do it yourself. you have two options. get a new key from the dealership or get it from oemparts. they somehow program it if you give them your VIN . (if you search chrome key, you should find some posts)
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