FBS4 Key Replacement
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Since we're an Android family, and my wife is always misplacing stuff, I invested in Tile tags, have one on each Mercedes fob, have several in my wife's various pocketbooks and wallets, and it can also be used to find the phones that are registered to it. Its been surprisingly useful. The other day my wife was borderline late for leaving for an appointment, and couldn't find her keys, Tile found them in the dirty laundry basket in the bathroom.
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MeltdownSpectre (10-24-2022)
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I guess I got a good deal too! Only $624.75 at Park Place Motorcars in Fort Worth in 2020, I did have to go there twice, once for them to collect data and order the key from Germany, and then come back for a quick visit to finalize everything once it arrived.
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39 days later, the key has arrived. Went to the dealer this morning and the Service Advisor opened the envelope in front of me, and unlocked+started the car with the key straight away. No programming required.
Had them take the car in to disable the missing key that the previous owner never provided.
Then I went home with $950 missing from my account but 2 keys in my pocket.
Had them take the car in to disable the missing key that the previous owner never provided.
Then I went home with $950 missing from my account but 2 keys in my pocket.
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JCM_MB (11-29-2022)
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I've actually yet to test if keyless go even works properly with the new key.
Also, no unfortunately not $950 for 2 keys. When I bought the car, the previous owner only gave me one key. The scuffed up key on the left in the picture is the one I've been using this whole time and the key on the right is the shiny new one.
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kajtek1 (11-29-2022)
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Inserting the key into ignition might be the pairing.
Still I was charged 1 hr for key programming when I had my keyless go delivered. Here goes another myth dealers are spreading to have your $$$.
I know Dubai is more expensive than USA, but still almost a grand for the key......
Still I was charged 1 hr for key programming when I had my keyless go delivered. Here goes another myth dealers are spreading to have your $$$.
I know Dubai is more expensive than USA, but still almost a grand for the key......
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Inserting the key into ignition might be the pairing.
Still I was charged 1 hr for key programming when I had my keyless go delivered. Here goes another myth dealers are spreading to have your $$$.
I know Dubai is more expensive than USA, but still almost a grand for the key......
Still I was charged 1 hr for key programming when I had my keyless go delivered. Here goes another myth dealers are spreading to have your $$$.
I know Dubai is more expensive than USA, but still almost a grand for the key......
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MeltdownSpectre (11-30-2022)
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To add a data point - I stopped by Mercedes Benz of Sarasota FL today to order a key. $405 for the key, $239 for the hour of programming time they say it needs. Interestingly, they took my payment for the key and pictures of my documents for the order today, but did not touch the car. They said when the key comes in, they will call me to schedule a time to bring the car in for the programming. But from what I read in this thread, aren't they supposed to connect to the car before they even order the key? Then it comes pretty much ready to go? 2014 E350 wagon without keyless start.
FWIW, this is not THAT much more expensive than the key I bought last year for my 2004 Volvo V70. The big difference being the dealer in Maine that did that key is $100/hr cheaper. Was still almost $500 for the old Volvo. Modern cars, sigh. I get the why, but it really does seem egregiously expensive to replace a key.
At least I had a spiff from a vendor though work that paid for $550 of it! Like a Christmas bonus!
-Kevin
FWIW, this is not THAT much more expensive than the key I bought last year for my 2004 Volvo V70. The big difference being the dealer in Maine that did that key is $100/hr cheaper. Was still almost $500 for the old Volvo. Modern cars, sigh. I get the why, but it really does seem egregiously expensive to replace a key.
At least I had a spiff from a vendor though work that paid for $550 of it! Like a Christmas bonus!
-Kevin
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MeltdownSpectre (12-11-2022)
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Considering to $36,000 for key for Bugatti, all of the above is cheap.
But I still think $405 for knob and 1 hr for programming is rip off.
My Sprinter key really needed programming and the dealer charged me for 1/2hr or $90
But I still think $405 for knob and 1 hr for programming is rip off.
My Sprinter key really needed programming and the dealer charged me for 1/2hr or $90