lost key.... non remote key from dealer $30-$40 wow.... - Benzworld.org

mbnz230 · 12-15-2005, 11:44 AM

i called dealer here in greenland, nh. and the quoted me 30 to 40 dollars for a non-remote key for my 96 s class, although they need my vin to get the exact amount. that pretty expensive for a key. will this key work? can just any locksmith cut this key? i figured this way it will be cheaper and i like this key better than the ones from mercedes. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-BENZ-LOGO-KEY-BLANK-1987-1996-RARE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40016QQitemZ802123 8773QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

kutz · 12-15-2005, 12:54 PM

No, not any locksmith can work on it. I think it's something to do with lasers.
If you have seen gone in 60 seconds, they counldnt get into the mercedes because they need keys from dealers.

**bayhas** · 12-15-2005, 06:34 PM

Laser? Donâ€™t be spreading movie myths around...

There are 2 problems with Benz keys:

1-the threads on the key are vertically cut, usually this type of keys is cut with a tool similar to a drill bit, not like a typical key that is cut with a grinding wheel.

2-some newer Benz' have an electronic chip that has a stored algorithm to deactivate the alarm system and enable the starter relay, GM for example used that system in all 99 and above model years. I donâ€™t know when MB did.

Some locksmiths will have a tools needed to cut a MB key, they will charge around 20 bucks for the key, you have to shop around tho, this type of cutter is not very common.

I dont know if the 96 would have the chip in it, i know the 98 does, and the 92 doesnt...

Peter Guenther · 12-16-2005, 08:17 AM

Find another dealer! The larger dealers cut them on the spot. As the precious post states " the machine is different it is not lazer cut"
$20 or so is the going rate I think

mbnz230 · 12-16-2005, 08:27 AM

good idea, thats what i was thinking last night. the same company owns two mercedes dealerships here in NH. might try another dealer in boston. thanks

1996_S500 · 12-16-2005, 03:10 PM

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kutz - 12/15/2005 11:54 AM

No, not any locksmith can work on it. I think it's something to do with lasers.
If you have seen gone in 60 seconds, they counldnt get into the mercedes because they need keys from dealers.

i too remember that from gone in 60 seconds as well Kutz. I believe they said that the mercedes-benz keys were "laser cut" , although, i still haven't seen any evidence of that being true, but it would be cool.

**bayhas** · 12-16-2005, 03:35 PM

they are cut in a similar fashion to the CNC cutting prosedure...

kutz · 12-16-2005, 03:49 PM

Ya, that's what I meant to say but can't edit that. When I went and paid about $25 USD, the service man said that mercedes has every VIN number and the computer cuts the blank key with a laser.
And yes, the newer mercedes have that algorithm feature.

**bayhas** · 12-16-2005, 04:34 PM

yeah, still cant find for sure what year they startedusing that chip...

BTW other companies and dealers can make you a key using the VIN and solely the VIN, couple years ago i lost both keys for my chrysler, and the dealer made me a key using the VIN, after i showed him the registration...

chrysler key costed me 3 bucks tho...[:p]