w210 Key program and starting issue - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

turbozeke418 · #1 01-30-2014, 06:56 AM

I just purchased a 1996 E300 in beautiful shape. The owner only had 1 set of keys and they are the basic mbz round and square key. I contacted my local dealership and they ran the vin for the car and said it did come with 2 flip key remotes. He said if I want to purchase one it's $250 not including me scheduling an appointment to come in and have it programmed to the car. Does anyone have a suggestion to bypass the dealership and have it work? Are there any coding people out there in the NJ area? I could care less about having the remote fob since I rarely lock my car, but the car tells me to take the keys out of the ignition even when they're already out. This leads to the car sometimes activating the security system and not letting the car start till i get out and lock the doors with the key and unlock it. It's becoming a nuisance. Would that issue be because of lack of a remote fob or is it because there is something wrong with the ignition?