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Spare Keys - Got taken today
Found a locksmith in Absecon NJ today that advertised Mercedes Keys. Boy did I get taken. Should have asked first what the cost was and in my wildest dreams I would have never thought. He rang up $60 for each key.
Now i could have walked away but i did not ask first and it was my own stupidity. After I left I called the local mercedes dealership in Pleasantville NJ and was quoted $25 each and they would take approx. 2 days. So if anyone is going to this particular locksmith I suggest you ask first. |
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Wow, I got a spare key (which I promptly lost) for my 240D for $15. I showed up at the dealership in my work uniform from Pick N Pull and they gave me a discount.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress. 99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles. |
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i went to a local security and lock business and got spare keys for $3 each. they're made by ilco, not mercedes, but they are the same design with the plastic piece with the hole in the middle. they work great but they're not authentic. is that something people care about?
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O.E. keys are steel. they do not wear, and they are MUCH stronger. not to mention, the O.E. keys are vin matched to the vehicle, and as such are perfect from the factory, not a copy from an old key.
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I have a spare brass key . . . but don't use it! In an emergancy it could be used . . . it came with the car . . .
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In the absence of a nearby dealer, does anyone know if you can order spares from a dealer over the phone using the vin?
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You're a daisy if you do. __________________________________ 84 Euro 240D 4spd. 220.5k sold ![]() 04 Honda Element AWD 1985 F150 XLT 4x4, 351W with 270k miles, hay hauler 1997 Suzuki Sidekick 4x4 1993 Toyota 4wd Pickup 226K and counting |
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I don't think there's a dealer left that doesn't require proof of ownership (e.g., title or registration card and matching driver license) before selling you a key.
Sixto 87 300D |
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I have one that is pretty worn.
When I ordered a VIN-matched key, it might have been perfect in its own right. But it didn't come close to fitting my locks. The dealer said that was not an uncommon problem, nor was it solvable. Last edited by tangofox007; 11-01-2009 at 08:03 AM. |
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I have one that's pretty worn as well, but it's probably the original for a car that has well over 300,000 miles on it. I'm still using a brass key (I know, I know) on my other car with much fewer miles, and guess which one is worn worse.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress. 99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles. |
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They(The dealers) are required to have you present:
1.The Vehicle 2.The Registration showing YOU as the Owner [Or a Power of Attorney]. 3.YOU [Or Your Agent with power of Attorney]. To Pick Up; 1.Key(s) 2.Lock Devices 3.Electronic Lock Devices (Includes Infrared and RF) The Factory Wants Them(The Dealers) to fit the key to the lock of Said Mercedes with the Owner (Or His/Her Legal Agent) Present. I don't know if all the security requirements are mandated for "Ordering".
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I've gotten lucky so far. I would think though, these cars arent' getting any younger, and unless you are the original owner, you wouldn't know if someone changed the locks, or something like that.
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Go to an Oreilly's or a Murray's where they use the Axxezz key system, it's # 31 or # 41, depending on the key you want-- full service or valet.
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I got an ilco key cut from a relatively unused original and it works great...I wish the MB keys had the metal running through the black part of the key too. I use one of three steel keys normally though. An original and two MB steel keys. The original fits better than the newer ones and I don't think it has a thing to do wear. I think that it was cut with more precision.
EDIT: my dealer charged 15/key |
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