Got my very cool New Style OEM Smart Key today !
11-01-2007, 12:32 PM
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2000 S430
i have no idea why the price was so umm "cheap" at the beginning but MB caught on and raised the price this thread is also like 10 months old. still better than the 200+ most jackass dealers quote
11-01-2007, 02:58 PM
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Why does everyone remind us that threads are old? Does it matter? Isn't it better to update an old thread with new stuff than to start another thread with the exact same topic?
11-01-2007, 03:03 PM
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I even ordered a key, paid for it $65 and the dealer turns back to me and says that the price raised. So much bull, but hter's nothign i can do.
11-01-2007, 03:05 PM
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I just checked out the website and the price is being quoted is not the same as what you guys are saying, I'm I doing something wrong or they just got smarter and raised the price.
11-01-2007, 04:53 PM
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i'm not bashing the thread update but time is relevant to price and if you read this thread and 2 posts up people come in and seem to be unable to look at the dates themselves and wonder why they are not getting the price thats 10 months old. totally logical using the same thread but in some cases the obvious needs to be pointed out to make sense of changes in the thread. dig?
11-02-2007, 01:09 PM
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i'm not bashing the thread update but time is relevant to price and if you read this thread and 2 posts up people come in and seem to be unable to look at the dates themselves and wonder why they are not getting the price thats 10 months old. totally logical using the same thread but in some cases the obvious needs to be pointed out to make sense of changes in the thread. dig?
11-05-2007, 07:41 AM
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03-18-2008, 06:44 AM
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I've ordered the key from oempartsdirect.com last year but now their site is all the way down.
Can anyone suggest any other reliable source to purchase the new key at besides stealer.
Thanks!
Can anyone suggest any other reliable source to purchase the new key at besides stealer.
Thanks!
03-19-2008, 02:00 PM
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I had to wait a week and pay twice as much for the same key (looks very similar) from my local MB stealer. 100% mark up! wow
06-21-2008, 07:55 PM
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Anyone?
Does anybody know of any other place to order the key online at?
oempartsdirect no longer exist and paying twice as much to the dealer is nonsense!
oempartsdirect no longer exist and paying twice as much to the dealer is nonsense!
07-17-2008, 09:22 PM
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Really need a spare key, only got one when I bought the car, and in order to have valet service at my building they need a key on file
07-31-2008, 03:13 PM
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08-07-2008, 03:37 PM
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Check this thread out:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/219634-has-anyone-bought-chrome-key-upgrade-did-not-work.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208/219634-has-anyone-bought-chrome-key-upgrade-did-not-work.html
OK, incase this info has not been passed out......
I spent a lot of time with MBUSA today both on the phone to corporate and at the dealer. Here's some updated info on the chrome key thing.
At the beginning of this year the part numbers changed because they discontinued the black key. This means no matter what you order you will get the chrome key. The black key has been out of production for about 11 months.
The key is officially listed at $175, with my local sales tax rate it comes to $192.xx this is DEALER price without looking for a deal.
A little more ironically, at the exact same time the part numbers changed was when amgeezy's thread popped up. It looked like this chrome key was a special option secret, but in reality....... that's all you could get from the time that thread was posted on to now. It appears that a little knowledge of the situation at MBUSA combined with something that looked like a "Secret" made for a good opportunity to boost key sales. Any MBUSA agent or dealer can verify when the part numbers changed and the black key went out of production. Exactly when the chrome key thread popped up.
The result is that this huge rush of key sales prompted MBUSA to raise the price of the key to almost double. Had it been made aware to anyone that this key was no secret and it was the only option for a replacement key, we'd still be paying $68 for them.
I spent a lot of time with MBUSA today both on the phone to corporate and at the dealer. Here's some updated info on the chrome key thing.
At the beginning of this year the part numbers changed because they discontinued the black key. This means no matter what you order you will get the chrome key. The black key has been out of production for about 11 months.
The key is officially listed at $175, with my local sales tax rate it comes to $192.xx this is DEALER price without looking for a deal.
A little more ironically, at the exact same time the part numbers changed was when amgeezy's thread popped up. It looked like this chrome key was a special option secret, but in reality....... that's all you could get from the time that thread was posted on to now. It appears that a little knowledge of the situation at MBUSA combined with something that looked like a "Secret" made for a good opportunity to boost key sales. Any MBUSA agent or dealer can verify when the part numbers changed and the black key went out of production. Exactly when the chrome key thread popped up.
The result is that this huge rush of key sales prompted MBUSA to raise the price of the key to almost double. Had it been made aware to anyone that this key was no secret and it was the only option for a replacement key, we'd still be paying $68 for them.
08-07-2008, 04:23 PM
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I see things likes all the time on Ebay, just wondering if anyone else has went this route before
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW
this add says it only works for 2006-08, but I'm sure that's just what the key was designed for, and it will work for our cars with programming.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...spagenameZWDVW
How much does the dealer charge for programming?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCE...spagenameZWDVW
this add says it only works for 2006-08, but I'm sure that's just what the key was designed for, and it will work for our cars with programming.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-...spagenameZWDVW
How much does the dealer charge for programming?
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08-07-2008, 08:28 PM
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Stay away from remotes on ebay or anywhere else. They don't work. Each car has a specific code that has to be programmed to the remotes and the dealer will not do it (actually, I don't think they even can). I bought two at the same time on ebay, spent $100, and got screwed and left with nothing but two useless (at least mercedes benz 
) key fobs. I've talked to buddies of mine that have online factory replacement transmitter web sites and say you can't program the benz ones, you have to buy from the dealer.
) key fobs. I've talked to buddies of mine that have online factory replacement transmitter web sites and say you can't program the benz ones, you have to buy from the dealer.
08-09-2008, 01:22 PM
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will the blade insert fit?
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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06-10-2009, 08:54 PM
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Can someone give the new part numbers? The old ones above are not showing on the link above anymore.
Also, does anyone know the part number for the keyless card that the 03's had?
Are there other places to get these keys at discount rates?
Also, does anyone know the part number for the keyless card that the 03's had?
Are there other places to get these keys at discount rates?
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06-12-2009, 11:35 AM
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Couldn't find it
Hi guys,
I followed the directions, but this is what I get when I try to search for it 21176677069999 : Your search “21176677069999” did not match any products.I don't know what I am doing wrong please help
I followed the directions, but this is what I get when I try to search for it 21176677069999 : Your search “21176677069999” did not match any products.I don't know what I am doing wrong please help
