New Chrome key programming?
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New Chrome key programming?
Hi all,
I just picked up one of those fantastic looking chrome smart keys, as a replacement for my everyday, battered and cracked horrible black key. I do have a brand, spanking new, never used horrible black one in spare but the chrome one is fab!
How would I programme it to work with the car? I am too nervous to bung it in the ignition, get inundated with error codes and pay stealer loads afterward.
So can this be done via the "leave it in the ignition overnight...turn it many times this way and that.." or does it NEED to go to stealer?
Thanks all
I just picked up one of those fantastic looking chrome smart keys, as a replacement for my everyday, battered and cracked horrible black key. I do have a brand, spanking new, never used horrible black one in spare but the chrome one is fab!
How would I programme it to work with the car? I am too nervous to bung it in the ignition, get inundated with error codes and pay stealer loads afterward.
So can this be done via the "leave it in the ignition overnight...turn it many times this way and that.." or does it NEED to go to stealer?
Thanks all
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Hi all,
I just picked up one of those fantastic looking chrome smart keys, as a replacement for my everyday, battered and cracked horrible black key. I do have a brand, spanking new, never used horrible black one in spare but the chrome one is fab!
How would I programme it to work with the car? I am too nervous to bung it in the ignition, get inundated with error codes and pay stealer loads afterward.
So can this be done via the "leave it in the ignition overnight...turn it many times this way and that.." or does it NEED to go to stealer?
Thanks all
I just picked up one of those fantastic looking chrome smart keys, as a replacement for my everyday, battered and cracked horrible black key. I do have a brand, spanking new, never used horrible black one in spare but the chrome one is fab!
How would I programme it to work with the car? I am too nervous to bung it in the ignition, get inundated with error codes and pay stealer loads afterward.
So can this be done via the "leave it in the ignition overnight...turn it many times this way and that.." or does it NEED to go to stealer?
Thanks all
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From: Orange County
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Had the same issue over a month ago. I bought me a smart key from ebay, took it to the dealer and they told me that it was a waste of money. The smart keys have to be orderd from the central whse in texas. In order to get a chrome smart key you need to show the dealer you drivers licence and registration along with 230 bucks and you can get the key in about three to four days...Let me say this it is worth the investment. The key is beutifull and very eye catching.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
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Maybe you should have had one of these??
http://uuc003.en.ec21.com/AK500_Car_...7_3600668.html
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http://uuc003.en.ec21.com/AK500_Car_...7_3600668.html
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Almost impossible to be done. Had that same issue with my 94 S420. I threw the one I bought away just cause I couldn't stand looking at it.
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when i bought my w211, the sales guy had to order a 2nd key for me. The car had only 1 black key. A week later received a chrome key along with floormats, and manual. I'm guessing they ordered thru MB and i did see that he wrote done some #s from the car for paperwork for the new key.
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Maybe you should have had one of these??
http://uuc003.en.ec21.com/AK500_Car_...7_3600668.html
Steinar
http://uuc003.en.ec21.com/AK500_Car_...7_3600668.html
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Ha ha ha, just from the picture alone, it isn't worth it! I never knew having the "chrome" smart key was so desirable! Trust me guys, having that key isn't anything special. I rather have some of your cars than a fancy key.
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
I ordered a chrome key last year. ( one of this forum's $80 special deal thingy )
It is very nice to look at, but it is just twice if not more heavier than the black one.
Plus, I don't take out my key and put it on dinning table at the restaurant, nor clip it on my belt like many youngsters. So...after 2 days, I have my chrome key sitting in my drawer as a spare key.
It is very nice to look at, but it is just twice if not more heavier than the black one.
Plus, I don't take out my key and put it on dinning table at the restaurant, nor clip it on my belt like many youngsters. So...after 2 days, I have my chrome key sitting in my drawer as a spare key.
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The chrome key can be hung up on a Key Board by a valet. The old black key had to be put into a plastic bag or have something taped to it for a valet to hang the key.
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LOL....
To but it less bluntly, no you cannot. As stated above, you must purchase the key from the dealer. Just no way around it. Why don't you just call the dealer, if you need further affirmation?
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Just an update, I ordered a spare key, and it came all the way from Germany, then it didn't work on my car so they sent it back, and for some reason my dealer came back to me and gave me two keys! Guess I'll never have to worry anymore about lost keys!
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Whenever I have a newer Benz to drive with the newer key, the chrome is all scuffed up and looks kinda cheap, it's bigger and heavier, and it doesn't have as nice and slender a shape as the black one. Plus the Star symbol is always getting copper-y (i.e cheap material), which I haven't seen an old one do.
Also, I like the fact that the buttons aren't jumbling up the view of the Star, as they're separated on each side.
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Not my hand nor my own personal key but found this:
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
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Same here. I don't care much for the new Chrome Key. I've never been one to think newer=better anyway, I just judge by which looks and is better to me.
Whenever I have a newer Benz to drive with the newer key, the chrome is all scuffed up and looks kinda cheap, it's bigger and heavier, and it doesn't have as nice and slender a shape as the black one. Plus the Star symbol is always getting copper-y (i.e cheap material), which I haven't seen an old one do.
Also, I like the fact that the buttons aren't jumbling up the view of the Star, as they're separated on each side.
Whenever I have a newer Benz to drive with the newer key, the chrome is all scuffed up and looks kinda cheap, it's bigger and heavier, and it doesn't have as nice and slender a shape as the black one. Plus the Star symbol is always getting copper-y (i.e cheap material), which I haven't seen an old one do.
Also, I like the fact that the buttons aren't jumbling up the view of the Star, as they're separated on each side.
I agree with all of what you said... but IMO the newer chrome one LOOKS better (more sleek/stylish/refined). But as far as durability and functionality is concerned, the black one wins (even though it LOOKS "cheaper").
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Not my hand nor my own personal key but found this:
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
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Not my hand nor my own personal key but found this:
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
I guess they're both okay to me, each have their perks. Size and weight are important to me though, and I like how the old key makes use of each side and leaves the Star isolated, plus the buttons are a bit softer and easier to press. Fact is, I probably wouldn't complain if I had either, nor would I pay to buy the other one unless mine was damaged.... Or if the chrome started turning copper.
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Hahaha, that's actually not my hand! I just found it on Google Imgaes. Homeboy does need to curb that addiction and get a damn manicure though! 
No prob dude! I'll go check out that Thread right now....
Thanks K-A! I don't know if you've seen it yet on the thread I started, but some guy was nice enough to take my picture of the rear of my car and photoshop it to see what it would look like if my tail lights were smoked! I am so excited, I feel like a little boy on christmas! I really hope I like them!
