SL/R129: R129 Replacement Keys - Nothing Until Q4 2020
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SLK170
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From: Edmond, Oklahoma USA
2002 G500
Hey guys,
I was happy to assist some of you with your keys. I decided to jump on this forum and hopefully provide some information which may be useful for you. Not only I duplicate the 4 button keys, but I can sure help you if all of your keys are lost. The procedure is just a bit different from duplicating, but I have a technology to successfully make it happen. Electronically, those keys are the same as SLK, Crossfire, W140, and pretty much any flip key Mercedes after 1997, so I do cover all of those.
As noted, in 1997 Mercedes switched to those 4 button keys, while older cars have a 1 button (IR key). There are 2 type of those IR keys as well, newer vehicles would have a plastic ring around the ignition, while older would not. It is actually easier for me to make you a valet key for any of those IR models (1997 and older). It is a bit more complicated to make you a fully functioning remote, but I sure can do it.
Now bad news, due to an increase in the price of my suppliers, I can no longer make a key at $200 and am actually raising the price but not by much. ($200 was never an option for the IR key). On the valet key for pre-1997, the price is $150 considering that you have not already ran through the maximum of 8 replacement keys on your vehicle allowed by the dealer.
You are welcome to call me during business hours at 936.666.6650, I respond to text messages in the order they received.
I was happy to assist some of you with your keys. I decided to jump on this forum and hopefully provide some information which may be useful for you. Not only I duplicate the 4 button keys, but I can sure help you if all of your keys are lost. The procedure is just a bit different from duplicating, but I have a technology to successfully make it happen. Electronically, those keys are the same as SLK, Crossfire, W140, and pretty much any flip key Mercedes after 1997, so I do cover all of those.
As noted, in 1997 Mercedes switched to those 4 button keys, while older cars have a 1 button (IR key). There are 2 type of those IR keys as well, newer vehicles would have a plastic ring around the ignition, while older would not. It is actually easier for me to make you a valet key for any of those IR models (1997 and older). It is a bit more complicated to make you a fully functioning remote, but I sure can do it.
Now bad news, due to an increase in the price of my suppliers, I can no longer make a key at $200 and am actually raising the price but not by much. ($200 was never an option for the IR key). On the valet key for pre-1997, the price is $150 considering that you have not already ran through the maximum of 8 replacement keys on your vehicle allowed by the dealer.
You are welcome to call me during business hours at 936.666.6650, I respond to text messages in the order they received.
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From: Norfolk Va
2003 SL500 1991 190E 2.3 2011 ML350 1998 SL500
1998 SL500 keys
Bought my car from a widow in may
Not too knowledgeable about the car
Only key found is taped together but it works
Sweet car in great shape
ive been going through maintenance items and minor repairs for the past 3/4 months
Running great
Getting a new key is kinda important
Really nervous about sending key to California
LA car tech fellow sounds reputable
Guess it’s our only option for these race cars
Anyone else have a different solution ?
if you have two keys
GUARD THEM
Not too knowledgeable about the car
Only key found is taped together but it works
Sweet car in great shape
ive been going through maintenance items and minor repairs for the past 3/4 months
Running great
Getting a new key is kinda important
Really nervous about sending key to California
LA car tech fellow sounds reputable
Guess it’s our only option for these race cars
Anyone else have a different solution ?
if you have two keys
GUARD THEM
