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How much is a spare key for a Mercedes-Benz?
Head over to the dealer. Show them your documents and pay the $200 to $300 for your new key. In some cases, new keys may cost up to $560, as reported by Mercedes-Benz owners. Wait 3 to 4 days for the key to be shipped to your dealership.
Do Mercedes have spare keys?
To order a spare or replacement key, you must visit your local authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership in person. The key must be pre-paid and the following documentation must be provided: original copy of vehicle registration and vehicle owner driver’s license, passport or identity card.
How much does a replacement smart key cost?
The cost of a smart replacement key can run you anywhere from $220 to $500, depending on the car. Getting a replacement may be tough without a backup set. Chances are, you’ll need to tow the car to the dealership and show proof of ownership.
How do you sync a Mercedes key?
Quickly remove key from ignition and within 10 seconds hold down the lock button. Continue holding the lock button, and at the same time press, the unlock button five times. Next release all buttons and press the gate/trunk button one time. Your Mercedes remote should be synchronized.
Which cars have the Smart Key System?
First available in luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes and Lexus, almost all automakers now offer the smart key as standard or optional equipment within their fleet of vehicles. As a modern convenience, transponder fobs allow motorists to enter and start their vehicle key-free.
What technology do smart keys for car use?
Smart keys are part of a computerized system that uses sensors and microchips to automatically unlock the doors and start the vehicle without the use of a key [source: Toyota ]. Smart keys are often shaped more like plastic cards than actual keys.
Can smart keys be reprogramed?
The answer is YES, previously programmed Smart Keys can be reprogrammed. I took my prius to Pop-A-Lock in Riverside (951)992-1096, Art was able to reset the car to accept the used fob. Art told me he had a lot of success with GenIII fob’s Sounds much like programming a Genie garage door owner. The opener is programmed to accept the remotes.
What is smart key car?
The Smart Key is a sophisticated, ‘computerized’ key; which accesses and unlocks the car’s locking system electronically. It replaces the conventional / metal key in modern day cars. Siemens developed the electronic Smart Key system in the 90s, while Mercedes-Benz used it first on its S-Class in 1998 under the trade-name “Keyless Go”.