Where can I get a Key!??? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mike-81-240d · #1 03-26-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by C Sean Watts

If a lock cylinder had been replaced at some time chances are very slim you'll get the one matched to your VIN.

I didn't imply that

. All my locks match each other, plus I bought it from the original owner. I said some '81 owners including myself have problems.

C Sean Watts · #2 03-27-2010, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike-81-240d

I didn't imply that

. All my locks match each other, plus I bought it from the original owner. I said some '81 owners including myself have problems.

By 'wrong key' I thought you got a key cut for another cylinder or car.

mike-81-240d · #3 03-27-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by C Sean Watts

By 'wrong key' I thought you got a key cut for another cylinder or car.

Mercedes cut me a key that looks like the same per portions as my dads old E320 key, that is NOT right. They key doesn't work in any of my locks, and I know for a fact that my locks are original.

GregMN · #4 03-27-2010, 12:01 PM

I talked to the parts dept. on the phone. My car was an 87, not much chance of it being a high value target for a thief. I e-mailed a legible photo of the title with my DL sitting on it. Make sure they can read the VIN. The address on the title matched my DL and the address I wanted it sent to. I received the key in the mail the next day.

Toblin · #5 03-27-2010, 12:44 PM

'79 300D My local MB dealer wanted $50 plus tax for a steel blank and cutting.

And said it would take a week. A local locksmith shop laughed when I told them this and showed me a box full of blanks. I paid $3.50 for the blank and $1.50 for the cutting and was out of there in 5 minutes. Works fine.