juseasy

Hi

I've washed both of my keys in the washing machine. They keys no longer lock/unlock the doors.

I can use the physical blade key to unlock the driver's door and start the car (which is what I've been doing). I would like to be able to lock/unlock the doors with remote (mercedes or aftermarket).
That's all I want - I don't need security, starter disable ect. I've called the 3 dealerships in Vancouver (Richmond, Vancouver, North Vancouver).
2 said they couldn't do it (it's not longer available for my vehicle), 1 said that they should be able to do it in the next year.

So I went ahead and called private european car repairs shops and locksmiths. No luck so far.


Does anyone know of a place in Vancouver (or the surrounding areas) where I can either get a new fob programmed or an aftermarket fob programmed to lock/unlock the doors?

2005 ML350


Thank you!

eddieo45

you need a new key. shop around as dealer charges vary, and you need to get it from a dealer (eBay keys are a scam and will not work; there is no "programming"). you'll need to provide your VIN and proof of ownership. I'd recommend the dealer I found with the best price but it's in US and I'm pretty sure they can't ship out of US.

longslim

Could you please pm me with US dealership you found? My local dealer wants almost $700 for one fob.

juseasy

Thanks for the replies guys. I followed the instructions to clean the circuitry. It didn't work > that key no longer starts the car lol


The 3 dealerships I went to here have told me that Mercedes no longer produces key fobs for this vehicle,. At this point I'd pay the 700 if the dealer could find a way to produce a working fob for me.

eddieo45

In 2013 Smith Motors quoted $280.00 for the electronic fob part and $22.50 for the blade key (this for a 2009 CLK550).

Smith Motor Sales of Haverhill,
420 River St., Haverhill, MA 0183220 River St., Haverhill, MA 01832
Steve Lander, Parts Manager
978-372-2552
slander@smithmotorsales.com

eddieo45

You should post in the correct forum for your car. That doesn't sound right that Mercedes can't make a key for a 14 year old car. When I was driving a 2002 C280, which had an all-plastic keyfob, other members were getting the new style key (with chrome trim) made as replacements.

https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163-10/

juseasy

Thanks Eddie. I'm going to try contacting some American dealerships to see if they can help

Maj. Dundee

If you have 2005 ML, you are on the wrong forum.

https://mbworld.org/forums/m-class-w163-10/

Also M/B stopped making replacement keys.