Stolen Key- Whats the cheapest option to replace the key
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2013 E550 cab and 2013 E350 Sedan
Where did you go? My dealer wants $450 for a keyless go for my 2013 e550 cab. THANKS!
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2006 Mercedes E350 base 3.5
I got a quote from a local locksmith that programs Mercedes keyfobs I have an 2006 E350 I purchased a key from eBay just to have an extra and I was quoted at $200 for programming and $35 service fee so in total $235.00 plus local tax
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From: Houston
001 s600, 94 sl600
One more time. Replacement keys and working keyfobs are ONLY available through an authorized Mercedes Dealer. They are required to visually verify you are the owner (have the title/registration in hand and in your name), verify the VIN, and then order the replacement from MBUSA/GERMANY where the computer system that encoded the original can make another one (number of keys possible with the correct code limited to 6 total) Car cannot be started without the correct coding, which cannot be performed by anyone other than the OEM factor computer system. The DEALER cannot 'make' you a replacement key/keyFOB. They must be ordered from Germany.
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From: Richmond, CA
2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
One more time. Replacement keys and working keyfobs are ONLY available through an authorized Mercedes Dealer. They are required to visually verify you are the owner (have the title/registration in hand and in your name), verify the VIN, and then order the replacement from MBUSA/GERMANY where the computer system that encoded the original can make another one (number of keys possible with the correct code limited to 6 total) Car cannot be started without the correct coding, which cannot be performed by anyone other than the OEM factor computer system. The DEALER cannot 'make' you a replacement key/keyFOB. They must be ordered from Germany.
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From: Hollywood, CA
W209, W124
Some keys are easier than others to fix. Round panic button easier to fix than triangle.
If you don’t have KLG, then the $299 to “program” is pure BS. Just order in parts department.
