Replacement SmartKey Problem.........
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From: PHX/PIE/OMA ---> Yes, all three
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Replacement SmartKey Problem.........
I tried to order a new smartkey (older style black key - as opposed to newer chrome trimmed key) and my dealer told me the key station in Dallas/Ft. Worth ONLY offers the newer style key (which will work on my car -- BUT in my mind is unacceptable since it's not the original style and my OCD will drive me crazy)...... in addition to that, the removeable blade part of the key for my car will not fit in the new style, so it would be two separate pieces, which is even worse........ I called MB of North America who confirmed this, and when I asked if I could buy an UNCUT, UNCODED key off ebay, and ship it to DFW to have it programmed they replied no! HELP -- what can I do?
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Is there any way that we can switch my classic style key to your car? Find out, if so, i will happily switch keys with you. lol. I've wanted the new key for a while, but i refuse to pay 200 dollars for a key. I live in the Los Angeles area, let me know if you're local. I figure we can help eachother out.
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From: PHX/PIE/OMA ---> Yes, all three
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Is there any way that we can switch my classic style key to your car? Find out, if so, i will happily switch keys with you. lol. I've wanted the new key for a while, but i refuse to pay 200 dollars for a key. I live in the Los Angeles area, let me know if you're local. I figure we can help eachother out.
If I could I gladly would - my dealer told me I can't provide my own key for them to cut, but I will continue to do research, trust me..........
and if I buy a new key from them, I might hafta buy two so both my keys will match (which I'm not happy about)......
I'll keep you posted.......
and yes, I'm extremely serious, that's just the type of person I am!!
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Yeah, you would look like a poser if you got a key that just came out in 2007 and you drive an 03. 
Get over it and realize that times change and stuff gets updated. Are you peeved when you get a new laptop and it looks different than the last one?????
Get over it and realize that times change and stuff gets updated. Are you peeved when you get a new laptop and it looks different than the last one?????
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$200 for a key is SFA. My mate’s wife got his 996 Porsche key wet, which stuffed it. That cost him $800 aud. New security keys are not cheap. $200 is good. Ring around a few other marques and see what their replacement keys cost. Honest I think your $200 is good. I replaced a BMW key here in Oz, which set me back $380. I do understand your resentment. That’s why they refer to them as stealers right?
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From: PHX/PIE/OMA ---> Yes, all three
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I'm not complaining about the $180 key...... merely the fact that I'm only being offered the new style, which I don't want...... I did look on ebay and found both old and new style keys for sale cheap BUT my dealer told me they won't program the key for me and that no one in the USA will........ Anyone know of somewhere I could send a key to get programmed? Thanks in advance.
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I'm not complaining about the $180 key...... merely the fact that I'm only being offered the new style, which I don't want...... I did look on ebay and found both old and new style keys for sale cheap BUT my dealer told me they won't program the key for me and that no one in the USA will........ Anyone know of somewhere I could send a key to get programmed? Thanks in advance.
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looks like $120 is still about the lowest price reported. try this...
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...archCatalogOEM
#2117663606 for Smartkey
#2037665006 for metal blade key
...yes, it's the Chrome bodied key, not the OP's desireable plastic, gen2 key.
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...archCatalogOEM
#2117663606 for Smartkey
#2037665006 for metal blade key
...yes, it's the Chrome bodied key, not the OP's desireable plastic, gen2 key.
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looks like $120 is still about the lowest price reported. try this...
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...archCatalogOEM
#2117663606 for Smartkey
#2037665006 for metal blade key
...yes, it's the Chrome bodied key, not the OP's desireable plastic, gen2 key.
http://www.parts.com/oemcatalog/inde...archCatalogOEM
#2117663606 for Smartkey
#2037665006 for metal blade key
...yes, it's the Chrome bodied key, not the OP's desireable plastic, gen2 key.
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If the car's under warranty, just play dumb and say the key doesnt work. Have you replaced the batteries though?
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99 E320
don't give up yet. read the fine print on your insurance policy and see if it will
cover replacement for lost key. if so, see what the maximum amount it will
cover. it may help offset the costs and make it less painful. of course, it
may still not get you the black, gen2 key anyhoo.
cover replacement for lost key. if so, see what the maximum amount it will
cover. it may help offset the costs and make it less painful. of course, it
may still not get you the black, gen2 key anyhoo.
