HELP!!! Lost keys.... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

benzforlife · #1 01-22-2008, 12:50 PM

The problem is that i recently Had my ignition tumbler replaced. The car came with 2 keys. Which means i had one of those keys on my key ring, along with the single key i had to start my car. I still have they key to get into my car, but i lost tthe one to start it, and the other one to open it.
My mechanic tells me he cant pull the tumbler out withough breaking it. A new one cost a crap load. However he can probly hook me up with another used one.
What should i do?
-thanks

vstech · #2 01-22-2008, 01:32 PM

... find the key.

the dealer can order you a new tumbler with a key for around 100.00 and it will match your door keys

but you gotta get the old tumbler out.
without the key, it is a MAJOR pain in the A&&

bulletproofair · #3 01-22-2008, 05:09 PM

I'm sure you've thought of this, but do you have the original box or packaging the current tumbler came in??

Wow...that's a real pain you're in....

You should've lost your door key and not your ignition key! You could've used the vin to get another for like $16.00.

Anyway, if you have original packaging it may have numbers needed for correct cutting. I can't imagine the package not coming with some sort of paperwork with info needed for cutting a key.

Good Luck,

Bulletproof A

Mismost · #4 01-22-2008, 09:35 PM

Sorry for your trouble, good luck.

I am key anal....I ALWAYS have another set of keys that NOBODY knows about....nobody knows where they are but ME...not the wife, not the kid...nobody. Since I started doing this, I have never "lost" a key again.

Downside is 30+ years of car, truck, motorcycle, house, deer lease, tool box, and misc. keys = about half a shoe box full of dead keys! Just thought...maybe I can use them as catfishing weights.

TripWagner · #5 01-22-2008, 09:43 PM

Have no desire to jinx myself, buy have had the same key chain since 1981 ... Darn, that's older than my MB!!!

And I STILL have duplicates and TRIPLICATES of all my keys.

Wish I could be more helpful, but a lesson learned hard, is a lesson learned well!

No desire to be hard on you, and after a few brews it doesn't sound harsh too me, forgive if I offend PLS!

vstech · #6 01-22-2008, 11:51 PM

ya ever locked the only key you have in the ignition with the engine running? I have, fortunately I called the previous owner, and they had a spare key and brought it to me...
I carry a spare key in my wallet to each car I drive, plus the keys on the normal keychain I use, plus a full set in the wife's purse, plus a set of keys in my other pocket... I HATE losing a key... I also have all the original keys on a chain in a drawer in my office desk.