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LOST KEY....PLEASE HELP!!!

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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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LOST KEY....PLEASE HELP!!!

Lost my key, and from what i gathered there is no way going around paying $250-400. I live in the philadelphia area, I've saw a thread somewhere here from a guy that says he paid $150. I looked on ebay and people are selling cases.....I figured maybe then there is a cheaper way to buy a case and have somebody cut the key inside and program but I'm not sure. Can somebody help me out?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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As far as I know you need to bring proof of ownership to a dealer and they'll order the key for you. It is programmed at a Mercedes facility and arrives fully functional.

No other way around this. Existing keys can not be programmed. There used to be a dealer that sold keys over the internet for about $125 but they're gone. Prices vary by dealer though so you could call a few and shop around.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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I got a new key from the dealer all programmed and everything for just over $150. Its the new style too, all chrome and sleek looking. Call your local dealer(s) and see what they can do for you.
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Thanks, I hope I can actually find one for around 125, when i heard 250-400 i figured somebody was trying to get over.
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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I lost my key for a 1995 E320 Sedan. Could a key of a 1996 E320 work?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Generally, you can't reprogram keys. You need to get a new key coded for your car.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by saintz
Generally, you can't reprogram keys. You need to get a new key coded for your car.
depends on what system they are
either FBS2 or FBS3, i.e. the one which has a metal insert, used to start the engine, and a fully plastic electronic key w/electronic ignition lock.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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DO NOT buy from eBay. Just call the dealer and give them your VIN, they should be able to tell you how much it is. Don't take the easy way out
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