need key 420sel 1987

[thetuffgong]

ive lost my only key to my 1987 420 sel. does anyone know how to go about a replacement? PLEASE..
JD

[RichardM98]

Should be available at a dealer. You will probably need to show some proof of ownership (registration), VIN and ID (DL) as keys are controlled access. Also, you might want to shop around a little as dealer prices vary.

[thetuffgong]

i contacted my local dealer.. they want me to tow th ec ar to the shop and then quote at least 300.00. I DONT THINK SO! Could i take out the trunk cylinder and bring to a locksmith, after all the key worked both?
JD

[Rob Pruijt]

Removing the trunk cylinder without the key may be a problem.
You have to remove the 4 8mm nuts and the one 10mm in the middle holding the black bar holding the cylinder.

What may be a bit harder is that the central locking linkage is attached with a small screw to the plastic part of the cylinder, this may hard to reach.
It may be necessary to drill a hole to access this screw if you can't turn the key.

May be an other dealer is more helpful with a replacement key.

Rob

[compu_85]

Originally Posted by thetuffgong

i contacted my local dealer.. they want me to tow th ec ar to the shop and then quote at least 300.00. I DONT THINK SO!

Try another dealer. I got 2 new keys for my SDL for $60 from my local dealer, ordered by VIN. I just had to have a registration document and my driver's license.

-J

[pmckechnie]

When you call the dealer ask for the parts department, not service. I got 2 keys for my 500SEL for $32 and a new ign lock cyl and 2 keys for my 300D for >$70.

Paul

[Overseas motors]

we get keys from the dealer all the time, just like mentioned above you just need to prove ownership