Replacement key/Key fob?
Replacement key/Key fob?
I am a little confused in how I can procure a new key and its attendant fob. I only have the one that was with the car when I bought it at a Ford dealership. Do I need to go to a Chrysler dealer? Is the car start-able without the fob...? I am just starting what I believe is going to be a steep learning curve for this car so please have some mercy. Thanks!
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Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
Here you go.. One of our suppliers for OEM quality and upgrades.. the red links are clickable to take you to the pages etc.
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I just got one from Needswings sales@needswings.com
160$ shipped to Canada
155$ shipped to USA
Needswings web site:
Performance auto parts & aftermarket auto accessories for your car, specializing SRT4, Crossfire SRT6, SLK32, C32 AMG, VR-4
And you just program it yourself using...
How to program your own key. SAVE $$$
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Re: Replacement key
I just got one from Needswings sales@needswings.com
160$ shipped to Canada
155$ shipped to USA
Needswings web site:
Performance auto parts & aftermarket auto accessories for your car, specializing SRT4, Crossfire SRT6, SLK32, C32 AMG, VR-4
And you just program it yourself using...
How to program your own key. SAVE $$$
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
The dealer in Boulder CO quoted me $300 for the key and $100 to program the key! Needless to say I looked for alternatives and found this company referenced here on these forums:
Keyless Entry Remotes, Car Remote Replacements, Key Fobs, Keys, &more!
I ordered through them for $160 and received the key today. It came from a Chrysler dealer! It works like a champ and I saved a bunch of money, so I don't care about the details.
Keyless Entry Remotes, Car Remote Replacements, Key Fobs, Keys, &more!
I ordered through them for $160 and received the key today. It came from a Chrysler dealer! It works like a champ and I saved a bunch of money, so I don't care about the details.
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
I am a little confused in how I can procure a new key and its attendant fob. I only have the one that was with the car when I bought it at a Ford dealership. Do I need to go to a Chrysler dealer? Is the car start-able without the fob...? I am just starting what I believe is going to be a steep learning curve for this car so please have some mercy. Thanks!
The chip is programed to the car and vice versa, it is a part of the anti-theft system.
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
I had a local locksmith cut a courtesy key that only opens the door for 100 bucks. No guarantees that it would work. It didnt even go into the door lock until I compared it to the other 2 keys that I have and noticed the end of the key is blunt not pointed, so I filed it square and it worked. I got lucky, my key was inadvertantly locked inside the car. Call around to youe local Mercedes dealer or Porsche, and ask who they use as a locksmith. He will have the ability to laser cut your key providing he has the proper blank.
....Addional- 3D Elite pro was the "LASER ASSISTED" key cutter used, a type of a laser guided 3D router. State of the art in key cutting.
....Addional- 3D Elite pro was the "LASER ASSISTED" key cutter used, a type of a laser guided 3D router. State of the art in key cutting.
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Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
I had a local locksmith cut a courtesy key that only opens the door for 100 bucks. No guarantees that it would work. It didnt even go into the door lock until I compared it to the other 2 keys that I have and noticed the end of the key is blunt not pointed, so I filed it square and it worked. I got lucky, my key was inadvertantly locked inside the car. Call around to youe local Mercedes dealer or Porsche, and ask who they use as a locksmith. He will have the ability to laser cut your key providing he has the proper blank.
Locksmiths charge a lot because they can get away with it, I asked a locksmith once how much it was to make a key using my sample, after yammering on about codes etc he gave me a price, l laughed at him and said I could get a new high quality lock with two keys for less.
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
if you want a key ,you better move kinda fast as they are being discontinued,, Needswings is your best bet right now ,,you get key and fob to fit your car. jim
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
As long as there is money to be made keys will be available.
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
The dealer in Boulder CO quoted me $300 for the key and $100 to program the key! Needless to say I looked for alternatives and found this company referenced here on these forums:
Keyless Entry Remotes, Car Remote Replacements, Key Fobs, Keys, &more!
I ordered through them for $160 and received the key today. It came from a Chrysler dealer! It works like a champ and I saved a bunch of money, so I don't care about the details.
Keyless Entry Remotes, Car Remote Replacements, Key Fobs, Keys, &more!
I ordered through them for $160 and received the key today. It came from a Chrysler dealer! It works like a champ and I saved a bunch of money, so I don't care about the details.
https://www.remotesandkeys.com/produ...d=p7955-c12389
Re: Replacement key/Key fob?
I think I got myself into a world of hurt. Just bought a beautiful, low mile 04 with a single key. The remote worked sporadically so I replaced the batteries. Figured I should get another key and found this thread. I'm regretting the purchase now that I've discovered the part is no longer supported by Chrysler. I'm putting myself here to get a notification in case another post offers some hope. Thanks to anyone out there with advice..
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I think I got myself into a world of hurt. Just bought a beautiful, low mile 04 with a single key. The remote worked sporadically so I replaced the batteries. Figured I should get another key and found this thread. I'm regretting the purchase now that I've discovered the part is no longer supported by Chrysler. I'm putting myself here to get a notification in case another post offers some hope. Thanks to anyone out there with advice..