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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Keyfob compatibility? (GLK vs. ML vs. other)

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Went to the dealer yesterday to get the cost on a replacement keyfob and this was quote:

Key Fob $180
Metal key for the keyfob $15
Key fob programming fee: $85

If I have a used key fob for an ML/C/etc, can I use that to be reprogrammed for our GLK?
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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I think I heard that the keys cannot be re-programmed from one car to another; if that is so, a used one would not do you any good.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by woodtiger
(Did a search and didn't see anything on this)

Went to the dealer yesterday to get the cost on a replacement keyfob and this was quote:

Key Fob $180
Metal key for the keyfob $15
Key fob programming fee: $85

If I have a used key fob for an ML/C/etc, can I use that to be reprogrammed for our GLK?
Not sure if they have already transitioned to the dealer programming but all the keys I have ordered for clients in my two years with MB have all been ready to use when they arrive from the distribution center. I know they are moving away from this but IIRC the transition is not until later this year.
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 11:24 PM
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I ordered a new keyless go key for the R two weeks ago and it already came preprogrammed from the distribution center in Texas. (hurray- no need to pay labor to program it!)
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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I was at the dealer recently and was told that a key from another Mercedes cannot be re-programmed. Part of me thinks (and a greater part hopes) that he is lying.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by woodtiger
I was at the dealer recently and was told that a key from another Mercedes cannot be re-programmed. Part of me thinks (and a greater part hopes) that he is lying.
That's where I'll place my bet!
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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I've seen this in more than one location. Don't know if it works but it can't hurt to try if you bought the fob already.

http://ww2.eanswer.com/uploads/eurot...te_control.pdf

I know it is for an older ML but I don't know if MB changes much for a lot of their programming.
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