badboggy

I will be ordering a new key from the dealer. Is it true that once I get the key from the dealer, it will require programming or not. I called one dealer in the bay area and he told me that I need to also schedule an appt with the service dept.

Anyone that ordered a key lately with the keyless option?

thanks

badboggy

To add to this for people in the bay area looking to order one, here are the prices from 4 different dealers. Prices do not include taxes:

R.A.B dealer San Rafael: $335 (they have a 20% coupon on their website:
Beshoff Motors Capitol San Jose $382
Monterey dealer $300
Palo Alto delaer $299.00

Car that I have is 2004 E500 keyless.

mertd93

Did you get the new style key with the triangle panic button?

badboggy

I have not order it yet, still waiting for someone on this forum to confirm if I need programming or not.

Once I get it I will post a pic.

Barry45RPM

They come pre programmed when ordered at the dealer when you present ID & Registration.

E55Greasemonkey

Tell the dealer to order you an ADDITIONAL key, not a REPLACEMENT key, and then you will not need it programmed.

badboggy

ok I will try and tell them that but they said if is keyless, it will not work ( the keyless portion) until it is programmed by the dealer.

Thanks

jquiroz1969

I just called to find out about a key, they come per-programmed but will need the car there when you pick up the key to "program" it to your car. Didnt say I needed an appointment just some type of verification they do with the key and car compatibility. And yes they are the new style keys

cupertino

Hi Badboggy,

when you say "Palo Alto delaer" did you meant autobahn @ san mateo ?

badboggy

No, palo alto mercedes service, they are called park avenue motors, link http://www.parkavenuemotors.com/

Let me know, I still did not find the time to go and order one yet.

Bogdan

fartpimpson

I just ordered a new key with key blade for my 2007 E550 with P2 option. The dealership did not send me the new style key but the original style with "panic" button. I asked the parts specialist and they said that this is what came up from the system when punched in my VIN number. The key came in pre-programmed already. Does anyone else got the original style replacement key too?