I'm looking for a source for a mercedes key blank (not cut). It appears that someone replaced the ignition and only had one key for it and I would like another key.

Or can a Mercedes cut me a key for it, if I give them the key?

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1981 240D
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Mine was shipped to me precut. I had to give them the VIN and the key was shipped to the dealer ready to use. They didnt do any cutting at my dealer.

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1996 E300 D
1992 300D
1990 Ford E-350 7.3 Diesel AKA "the Deep Fryer"

Since the ingnition was replaced at sometime I have two keys (1)One to start it (2)Unlocks the doors. Mercedes only has key#2 on file.

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1981 240D
Click Here To See My Mercedes

I think any key that is not laser cut (started with W124 maybe?) can be made by any locksmith. They just won't come with that cool black rubber key topper like OEM MB keys have.

I have a non-MB OE key for my 80, made by a local locksmith.

Oh and I'm pretty sure MB won't cut you a key based on another key. They only cut keys from the VIN AFAIK, and even then all that work is shipped out to their depots (for Texas, it's in Dallas), not done by the dealership (as stated above).

If you need a dup. made from an existing key I think your only choice is an indy locksmith.

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-justin

1987 300TD, 1987 300TD
2008 R32, 2000 Passat Wagon

http://key-men.com/shopping/show_cat.php?catid=Mercedes

Then have a local key place cut it.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

I was at Wolfsburg Parts in Mtn View on Monday (yes, they were open on Monday!). There was a non-laser key blank in a display case. The kind where half the plastic grip snaps over the other half to fasten to the shank.

I might have to go there today. I'll ask about the key blank. Or call them at 650 964-4144.

www.************************ has blanks as well.

Some locksmiths have a machine that will cut a security key. There's a locksmith by Valley Fair in Santa Clara that cut a key for my 95 S420. Didn't ask for proof of ownership

Sixto
93 300SD

Many local locksmiths do not have the correct blanks. Mine cannot cut a "sidewinder", that came with my 126. Some key blanks available at http://*************** Good luck.

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83 SD

84 CD

Actually mine came from TX also.

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1996 E300 D
1992 300D
1990 Ford E-350 7.3 Diesel AKA "the Deep Fryer"

There was recently a thread that said that brass keys will put brass shavings in the tumblers of the lock cylinder and make it fail prematurely. Either get a new cylinder/key setup from Phil, or call the dealer and give them the VIN and they will get a new key that fits your existing lock cylinders.

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Doug

1987 300TD x 3
2005 E320CDI

wall mart has the key # 41 and 39 for most 300/240 D / TD ignition and replacement keys... or you can go to the dealer and get a NEW tumbler for the ignition and get it back to the correct vin, so you have again single key for both doors and ignition... about 75.00
John

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
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1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I didn't know that. I wonder why the owner didn't do this in the first place. What do you need t get the new tumbler?

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1981 240D
Click Here To See My Mercedes

my dad works at MB dealer. I had to give my VIN and Registration to the dealership, and in about 3 days they mailed the key.

I have a blank key I bought online, but later learned you couldn't get anyone to cut it....

You can have it if you can figure out a way to get it cut...

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85 300CD Turbo "Das Polluter" 230K sold for $3,000

98 BMW 323is

my dad works at MB dealer. I had to give my VIN and Registration to the dealership, and in about 3 days they mailed the key.

I have a blank key I bought online, but later learned you couldn't get anyone to cut it....even a locksmith.

You can have it if you can figure out a way to get it cut...

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85 300CD Turbo "Das Polluter" 230K sold for $3,000

98 BMW 323is

Why not fix the problem by replacing the ign with the proper one for the VIN?

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

I'm thinking of this. I also have to replace the ignition switch,I'm having a problem with blower not working and you have move the key around to get the blower to turn on.

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1981 240D
Click Here To See My Mercedes