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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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I only have one key for my r129. How hard is it to get a replacement?
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Old Feb 21, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Key with transmitter

when I asked for another key it was ID verification with codes ( they looked at the car) and money, all at the a dealer. 1994 SL600. don't know about 98.

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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I am pretty sure that you have to go to the stealer to get a new key. i purchased one for my 2001 SL500 about 6 months ago and it cost $200
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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I got one from my dealer for a 97; Around $200.
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 02:08 PM
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I have a '98 SL500. I ordered a new key w/remote from the dealer. I took about 2 days to come in. When I picked it up, they sync'd it up for free. It took about 5 minutes. The cost was $200.

Fernando
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