08 Key Fob Upgrade Questions + Retrofit
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08 Key Fob Upgrade Questions + Retrofit
I have a late build 08 G55 with the new instrument cluster,
seats , back up cam and Comnand etc BUT it came with the
older style black plastic (pictured below)
I want the chrome style newer OEM key,
I have done this process successfully 4 times already with my
W208 CLK, W211 E55s and W211 E500
Walk in with REG and License, pay about $215 wait 3 days
and go pick up your key. Ive never had to get it programmed
by the dealer as some say, I just put it in, wait 60 seconds
turn the key once wait 60 seconds, fire it up and wait 60 seconds.
I went to the same MBZ Dealer and asked for the same upgrade
and he told me, the newer style key fob with chrome is NOT
available for my 2008 G55. I was shocked how was it available
for my 2003 E500, 2004 and 2006 E55?. I asked him to check
3 times and he pulled up the comp and showed me that the computer
will not let him select the key I want, only the key I currently have.
Can anyone chime in, did I just have a newbie parts guy or have you
experienced this too??
also have read that in w209s you can update the ignition tumbler to that of a
in this case 2010 which comes with a key, not sure how that works but technically
does make sense.
I want the newer key, feels better , looks better and I just do.
Below are the pic samples, I get it we don't have a trunk release but can we use the 2 button key also pictured ..
Old Black PLastic - Newer Chrome Key
2 Button Chrome Key
There is a hack where you can buy the 2 button chrome key and retro your
guts inside but the key blade wont fit. That I wont do , OEM only please.
(the hack) https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-ele...-retrofit.html
.
seats , back up cam and Comnand etc BUT it came with the
older style black plastic (pictured below)
I want the chrome style newer OEM key,
I have done this process successfully 4 times already with my
W208 CLK, W211 E55s and W211 E500
Walk in with REG and License, pay about $215 wait 3 days
and go pick up your key. Ive never had to get it programmed
by the dealer as some say, I just put it in, wait 60 seconds
turn the key once wait 60 seconds, fire it up and wait 60 seconds.
I went to the same MBZ Dealer and asked for the same upgrade
and he told me, the newer style key fob with chrome is NOT
available for my 2008 G55. I was shocked how was it available
for my 2003 E500, 2004 and 2006 E55?. I asked him to check
3 times and he pulled up the comp and showed me that the computer
will not let him select the key I want, only the key I currently have.
Can anyone chime in, did I just have a newbie parts guy or have you
experienced this too??
also have read that in w209s you can update the ignition tumbler to that of a
in this case 2010 which comes with a key, not sure how that works but technically
does make sense.
I want the newer key, feels better , looks better and I just do.
Below are the pic samples, I get it we don't have a trunk release but can we use the 2 button key also pictured ..
Old Black PLastic - Newer Chrome Key
2 Button Chrome Key
There is a hack where you can buy the 2 button chrome key and retro your
guts inside but the key blade wont fit. That I wont do , OEM only please.
(the hack) https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-ele...-retrofit.html
.
Last edited by MPOW33R; Aug 18, 2016 at 02:16 AM.
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From: Los angles
98 e320
98 e320
I have a chrome with triangle panic fob it beat up falling apart I need a replacement. Would like to buy a replacement case please help I'm confused,it seems the fob I have must have been upgraded before . I just got the car. I have a 98 e320 , the fob I have is the chrome 3button with a triangle panic I think it's not original. I want the same ,not sure the ones I see with the round panic are enter changeable that my fear of ordering, sense they only list compatibility 08 newer
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(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
sounds like you can just buy the correct fob case/shell off eBay and replace the guts
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From: Walnut Creek, Cali (sf bay area)
(For Sale 03 G55), 08 G55K, 99 C43, 04 E55, 05 E63, 91 BMW E30, 05 BMW M3, 05 Audi USP Avant
if my my memory serves me correctly reprogramming OEM key fobs does not work on cars passed 1990. A lot of manufacture stop doing it , it's been years . I do know for fact that it will work with a lot of aftermarket call alarms but definitely not OEM I would have to think they do not want that liability
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From: Los angles
98 e320
Update
I have a chrome with triangle panic fob it beat up falling apart I need a replacement. Would like to buy a replacement case please help I'm confused,it seems the fob I have must have been upgraded before . I just got the car. I have a 98 e320 , the fob I have is the chrome 3button with a triangle panic I think it's not original. I want the same ,not sure the ones I see with the round panic are enter changeable that my fear of ordering, sense they only list compatibility 08 newer
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