Lost Key- 86 560SEL
 

Okay, this is embarassing :o. I've managed to lose both keys to my MB. Is there any way to get a replacement key other than the dealership?

Dave

Whats wrong with going to the dealer? I dont think the keys are too expensive.

keys are only $25 dollars.

All depends on the dealer. Our local one thinks they are worth double that....

Jim

The nearest dealership is 75 miles away, and he demands I go up once with my registration and driver's license, to "prove ownership", and also pay for the key at that time, and then go back 3 days later to pick it up. He also wants 40.00 for the key, which is too high, IMO. But, I guess I don't really have a choice.

Dave

Yep, kind of out of options at this point.

Might try Rusty Cullens @ http://***************/content.wws?fname=../why.html.

I've "heard" he will order the keys with an over the phone verification.....

Jim

$40 for a new key from the dealer? That is a bargain compared to the newer models, I spent $225 for a new key for my SL500. Even if I went to have a key made for my 94 E320 the cheapest guy I could find to make a key in my area was $30 and it went up from there. Don't sweat the $40, not a big amount when it comes to a Mercedes key. BTW I ordered my new key from the dealer and got a call the very next day it had arrived, talk about great service, I was impressed at how quickly it arrived.