Got my key today....everthing works perfect, right from the get go! Great looking key, glad I got it.
Got my very cool New Style OEM Smart Key today !
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2001 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG
)Cheers!
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From: Lake Norman, NC
Mercedes Benz S430
It is better!
I have to agree with Greg. I got my key yesterday as well. It worked right away and has a btter range than the factory smart key that came with the benz. It is well worthy the money. 
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From: Khalifonia.
4 wheeled car.
Ordered my key through my dealership today. $59 for the key and $15 for the blade. Those were retail prices too I think, b/c he gave me those prices quick. usually he gives me my wholesale discount on top. Anyway, I told him to order the key and blade and gave him my vin and he said "mercedes will kick the order when they see that its not the right key."
I told him i'd eat the $60+ if I get a key that doesnt work.
Just gotta wait and see now
I told him i'd eat the $60+ if I get a key that doesnt work.
Just gotta wait and see now
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From: Orange County
2011 Sienna SE, 01 S500, 05 LS430 UL
Ordered my key through my dealership today. $59 for the key and $15 for the blade. Those were retail prices too I think, b/c he gave me those prices quick. usually he gives me my wholesale discount on top. Anyway, I told him to order the key and blade and gave him my vin and he said "mercedes will kick the order when they see that its not the right key."
I told him i'd eat the $60+ if I get a key that doesnt work.
Just gotta wait and see now
I told him i'd eat the $60+ if I get a key that doesnt work.
Just gotta wait and see now
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From: Khalifonia.
4 wheeled car.
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From: North Miami Beach, Fl
2000 S430 Silver On Gray
new development on kew style key
ofcourse the price is now140
but now it is available at all dealerships for all models and years that use the smart key
the plastic key was replaced by the new style key, therefore when you order a new key you will get the new key
but now it is available at all dealerships for all models and years that use the smart key
the plastic key was replaced by the new style key, therefore when you order a new key you will get the new key
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From: Khalifonia.
4 wheeled car.
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2011 Sienna SE, 01 S500, 05 LS430 UL
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From: Khalifonia.
4 wheeled car.
beats me. My friend went to pick the key up for me so I didnt have much time to argue w/ them over the phone. The guy who quoted me said "Well I didnt order it, such and such did and that's how much it is. I can't possibly sell you this key for 70 some dollars. it's a remote too" yeah whatever ****ers.
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Hi,
Does anyone know if the key frequency in canada is the same as in the US??
That would be of great help if anyone could tell me this because i would really like to buy one of these keys but if the rf does not work then there is no point.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if the key frequency in canada is the same as in the US??
That would be of great help if anyone could tell me this because i would really like to buy one of these keys but if the rf does not work then there is no point.
Thanks!
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From: Khalifonia.
4 wheeled car.
I honestly think it is the same frequency. The only people who had troubles were in UK. It wouldn't make sense for the US and Canada to have different frequencies, but then again the FCC may be why the US has different frequency from the UK in the first place.
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From: New Jersey
1984 300 D // 1995 Lexus ES300 // 1998 S320 // 2000 S500 // 2006 Lexus LS430 // 2007 Ford Expedition
Got it today and for 61.00 bucks delivered I am thrilled. Opened it up walked in the garage and started her right up. This key comes programmed from MB but you will have to fax your drivers license and reg. or pink to get it. Once you place your order they will e-mail the request to fax your proof. This key has the blade insert sold seperatley to manually open the trunk and glove.
ps. Thanks to the boys in the C Class Forum for bringin this awesome upgrade to my attention.
Go to http://oempartsdirect.com/
Then go to: ( 2 ) Search by factory part number and in drop down box where it says (select make) put Mercedes.
Then cut n paste these part numbers
2117663606 ---- for the KEY STANDARD add to cart
Then cut n paste
2037665006 ---- for the BLADE SMART add to cart
You will obviously need to enter your VIN # in this process so have it handy.
Enjoy
ps. Thanks to the boys in the C Class Forum for bringin this awesome upgrade to my attention.
Go to http://oempartsdirect.com/
Then go to: ( 2 ) Search by factory part number and in drop down box where it says (select make) put Mercedes.
Then cut n paste these part numbers
2117663606 ---- for the KEY STANDARD add to cart
Then cut n paste
2037665006 ---- for the BLADE SMART add to cart
You will obviously need to enter your VIN # in this process so have it handy.
Enjoy
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From: Orange County
2011 Sienna SE, 01 S500, 05 LS430 UL
Seeing that they got a rush of many orders, I'm sure they decided to raise the price. Some have said that it's still cheaper than the dealer.
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From: NW Chicago suburbs
'09 CLK550 & 2012 E350
What?? Did the price go up again? I just got mine and tested it. Range is certainly better than the old key. Ordered it 5/1/2007. For some reason I thought it was smaller than the old key.
The dealers charge over $200 but is that for a single key or a whole set?
The dealers charge over $200 but is that for a single key or a whole set?
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From: I am United Arab Emirates
E 240 model 1999 Station wagon
I have lost my second key of S 500 model 2001. Is it possible i can get a doplicate key from the above source. I had ordered one for my second car E240 model 1999. It came and is running very well but not sure about my S class as mentioned above.
Any feedback will be highly appreciated...
Any feedback will be highly appreciated...
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From: the Evergreen State!!!
'99 C230K2.3
man, when u guys roll on a thread, u really roll fast & hard!...it took me almost 35 min. just 2 read all the input back & forth! lmao!!! of course some of it is redundant chatter 2...
anywayz!...been trying my damnest 2 find a repl key 'cause the "the MAN" sayz itll cost me 200 key/50 program, thanx soo much 4 being my generous friendly service advisor!!!
bought some of the stupid keyz on ebay...WRONG...these cant be reprogrammed he sayz!!! for some reason, i still believe it may be, cause i read a thread where this chica took a couple in off ebay and had it done @ her local dealership...imagine that...what reason would she have 2 lie?...
well, i checked the info @ oem and the price is now up 2 140, just 4 the key itself...sucks 2 be the last fool in town!!!
@ least u guys actually roll w/ a thread and communicate...i tried 2 roll some info and input w/ "the C class boyz" and couldn't get a whole lot outta them...hell, i even gave answerz 2 three guyz problemz they were havin' just 'cause i was bored waitin' 4 a response!...those guys never even got a strait answer from anyone...almost like everyone there is just daydreamin'!!! lol
anywayz, thanx 4 the good info (E 4 effort!) and i hope 2 break down & buy the new key (only got 1 key, god only knowz what would happen if it died tomarrow!!!
)
peace
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mybad, half asleep...browser wasnt opened up fully & i saw msrp...their price IS indeed $114 USD
anywayz!...been trying my damnest 2 find a repl key 'cause the "the MAN" sayz itll cost me 200 key/50 program, thanx soo much 4 being my generous friendly service advisor!!!
bought some of the stupid keyz on ebay...WRONG...these cant be reprogrammed he sayz!!! for some reason, i still believe it may be, cause i read a thread where this chica took a couple in off ebay and had it done @ her local dealership...imagine that...what reason would she have 2 lie?...well, i checked the info @ oem and the price is now up 2 140, just 4 the key itself...sucks 2 be the last fool in town!!!
@ least u guys actually roll w/ a thread and communicate...i tried 2 roll some info and input w/ "the C class boyz" and couldn't get a whole lot outta them...hell, i even gave answerz 2 three guyz problemz they were havin' just 'cause i was bored waitin' 4 a response!...those guys never even got a strait answer from anyone...almost like everyone there is just daydreamin'!!! lol
anywayz, thanx 4 the good info (E 4 effort!) and i hope 2 break down & buy the new key (only got 1 key, god only knowz what would happen if it died tomarrow!!!
) peace
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mybad, half asleep...browser wasnt opened up fully & i saw msrp...their price IS indeed $114 USD
Last edited by kalicocat; Jul 9, 2007 at 06:00 AM.
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From: Las Vegas
W203 C230k '05
got mine for free
well long story short my car is under warranty brought to the dealership my SA said the key has a faulty infrared so he ordered me one 2 days later he called me up said he got the key went there 15 min. later got out with the key for free and got a free carwash. and found out that it has only low battery but the key is so nice love it. well actually it was an overnight when they got the key the next day but he asked me to come the following day because hes schedule is packed
but the key is so nice love it. well actually it was an overnight when they got the key the next day but he asked me to come the following day because hes schedule is packed
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From: Chicopee Ma
White S63 AMG W/Designo Interior
my advisor told me he was going to get me a key fact is he never ordered it for me at all !! so i ordered from oempartsdirect.com and it will be here monday....
!! so i ordered from oempartsdirect.com and it will be here monday....
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From: Tampa, FL
2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
The Resilient (old) Smart Key
I came in yesterday exhausted and sore from a "day off" of heavy yard work, and needing to get ready for the Trick-or-Treaters. I took my filthy clothes off in the utility room, removing stuff from the pockets (guess again) and putting them into the washer.
After showering, I started putting clean clothes together. OMG, where's the key to my S500?
Yes, you know already - in the pocket of the jeans I was washing. At least, that's where it started. It was out among the load. In the water. Glad I had this string bookmarked - maybe this was the excuse I needed.
Anyway, expecting the worst, I dried the key's exterior - and tried it. It worked!! At least, to lock the doors. But a moment later, it wouldn't unlock the doors or open the trunk. I let it dry on a key hanger (red button down) until the Trick-Or-Treaters were done - about 3 hours - and tried again. It works! Everything! Starts the car, operates locks - and now, it's clean and smells fresh, too!
Well, OK - it's not a procedure I'd recommend to anyone. And yes, my washer is a front loader with minimal water usage, so the key wasn't under water all the time (it certainly was when I fished it out, though).
Now I'm looking for another excuse to buy that snazzy new key.
After showering, I started putting clean clothes together. OMG, where's the key to my S500?
Yes, you know already - in the pocket of the jeans I was washing. At least, that's where it started. It was out among the load. In the water. Glad I had this string bookmarked - maybe this was the excuse I needed.
Anyway, expecting the worst, I dried the key's exterior - and tried it. It worked!! At least, to lock the doors. But a moment later, it wouldn't unlock the doors or open the trunk. I let it dry on a key hanger (red button down) until the Trick-Or-Treaters were done - about 3 hours - and tried again. It works! Everything! Starts the car, operates locks - and now, it's clean and smells fresh, too!
Well, OK - it's not a procedure I'd recommend to anyone. And yes, my washer is a front loader with minimal water usage, so the key wasn't under water all the time (it certainly was when I fished it out, though).
Now I'm looking for another excuse to buy that snazzy new key.
Last edited by Skylaw; Nov 1, 2007 at 10:39 AM.
