Mercedes Smart Key - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TX76513 · #16 07-29-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Zulfiqar

I think the mickey mouse key is the metal keyblade that is clipped into the smart key.

Correct - just chipped key blade no remote buttons. It has two lobes on each side for gripping (and looks like mickey mouse).

tyl604 · #17 07-29-2016, 08:59 AM

OK; I get it now.

Thx

ILUVMILS · #18 07-29-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond~

last I knew for sure, every bladed mechanical key has a part number which
corresponded to the Smartkey they are paired with, as each generation of
Smartkey has a slightly different size, thus necessitating different size blade
when holstered. they bladed key should be $5 dealer cost, or about $15
retail

insofar as ordering a Smartkey by mail, I would be surprised if they did allow
that anymore. I organized a group buy years ago for Smartkeys ($60-ish) and
believed that raised the ire of MBUSA, after which they declared such practice
void through their dealers. they instituted 'theft relevant policy' and can be
quite adamant about having the vehicle brought to the dealer for VIN and owner verification.

the only way around this might be an MBUSA recognized locksmith who may
have some latitude in requiring the vehicle to be on site at the dealer, or towed
in.

Blade key is more like $50ish in my neck of the woods...........
You're right about the TRP though

ILUVMILS · #19 07-29-2016, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TX76513

Correct - just chipped key blade no remote buttons. It has two lobes on each side for gripping (and looks like mickey mouse).

This is only available for pre-EIS cars. The smart key blades are NOT chipped and only open trunk and doors..........

nyko46 · #20 08-01-2016, 09:00 PM

I ordered online and received a new smart key. Not programmed
This fit correctly on my car ignition.
Now contacting few locksmith in the Dallas they don't make and don't do programming on Mercedes Benz smart key. "Not only Mercedes but any European cars", they say.
They say that Mercedes charge them too much for the software and they do not have too much costumers looking for new keys for Mercedes cars.
They also don't cut bladed keys for most European cars.
If someone have any suggestion I will appreciate.
Thanks.

raymond~ · #21 08-02-2016, 12:45 AM

hmm, can you post a link to the vendor or ad which offered the Smartkey online?
I am getting a funny feeling you may have been duped a little, or at least, not
been fully informed of the hoops which you (now, still) need to jump through
to get a functioning key.

ILUVMILS · #22 08-02-2016, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raymond~

hmm, can you post a link to the vendor or ad which offered the Smartkey online?
I am getting a funny feeling you may have been duped a little, or at least, not
been fully informed of the hoops which you (now, still) need to jump through
to get a functioning key.

X2................

mpolli · #23 08-02-2016, 01:11 PM

There is an ebay seller paylesscarkeys that looks like they can do it.

nyko46 · #24 08-02-2016, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mpolli

There is an ebay seller paylesscarkeys that looks like they can do it.

I just sent an email to this seller and as soon he give me an answer I will post my comment.
Thanks for share.

nyko46 · #25 08-02-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ILUVMILS

X2................

This is the vendor link: oemcarkeys
I received the key and it has a good quality and finish.

anziani · #26 08-03-2016, 11:42 AM

I bought one from the local dealer in Palm Springs. The price was $247. All I had to do was bring the car in so they could check the VIN . The key arrived about a week later. They went to the car and in a couple of minutes had it "tied" in to the car.
Do you have an indie that does work for you? If so, he might be able to call your local Mercedes and get his discounted price for you. That is how I got mine discounted.
Anziani
'97 CL600 56K

ILUVMILS · #27 08-03-2016, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyko46

I received the key and it has a good quality and finish.

........but it doesn't work

nyko46 · #28 08-03-2016, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anziani

I bought one from the local dealer in Palm Springs. The price was $247. All I had to do was bring the car in so they could check the VIN . The key arrived about a week later. They went to the car and in a couple of minutes had it "tied" in to the car.
Do you have an indie that does work for you? If so, he might be able to call your local Mercedes and get his discounted price for you. That is how I got mine discounted.
Anziani
'97 CL600 56K

This is a very, very good deal.
I will try to find someone to get this discount for me.
Thanks.

Ron Johnstone · #29 01-23-2017, 08:24 PM

I was just on Manufacturers, Suppliers, Exporters & Importers from the world's largest online B2B marketplace-Alibaba.com and they will bulk sell Mercedes smartkeys for very little money (a few dollars) and they will also sell the equipment to program them. Just search mercedes smartkey and then add programmer.

It would appear that somebody could make a pile of money selling programmed keys if they had the smarts to do it. I would be glad to buy from a reputable outfit such as Peach Parts.