SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Key update
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Windermere, Sunny FLA
CLK55, CL500, Q45
Cant swap the housing as the circuit board inside is a slightly
different shape.
If you order a new key from the dealer, they automatically come
as the new chrome style, but will set you back ~$250/key.
different shape.
If you order a new key from the dealer, they automatically come
as the new chrome style, but will set you back ~$250/key.
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2005 SL55 AMG
We have two Mercedes dealerships here in Vegas. Both are owned by the same franchise so, surprise surprise prices are the same between both dealerships.
I was quoted $600 for a key for my 2005 SL55. They also said "it's possible" additional programming *may* be needed when the key arrives for a few hundred more. They won't know until the key arrives
Since you have to order and pick up the key in person and the next closest Mercedes dealers are in L.A. 4 hours away, they know they got you.
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: EDH, CA.
2012 E63 AMG
They are allowing indy shops to order keys now.
I had my S430 in a shop and the battery died with the key in the ignition. Key was gone, but lucky I had a spare that I ordered a few years back. Local Dealer was $250, he said he could get it for ~$180. I filled out some paperwork that MB requires. I think he had to have some kind of certification for doing this too.
I had my S430 in a shop and the battery died with the key in the ignition. Key was gone, but lucky I had a spare that I ordered a few years back. Local Dealer was $250, he said he could get it for ~$180. I filled out some paperwork that MB requires. I think he had to have some kind of certification for doing this too.
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Windermere, Sunny FLA
CLK55, CL500, Q45
We have a few dealers here in Central FL, so we can price shop.
Nor Cal is correct though, indy's can order keys for cars they are
servicing, as long as registered owner forwards proof of ownership
to dealer. If you know a good indy who will pass along his discount
to you, it may be a good alternative.
Nor Cal is correct though, indy's can order keys for cars they are
servicing, as long as registered owner forwards proof of ownership
to dealer. If you know a good indy who will pass along his discount
to you, it may be a good alternative.
