Programme Key?

Naraic

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Well, I have a spare key (from a previous car) which could be reprogrammed (?) since I don't have a spare. If I drive to you (do I have to ), how much?
 

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Hi,

The cost would vary if for example, You are locked out from your Mercedes at 1am in the morning 200 miles away or you have bought a "Used" key from Ebay and want it reprogramming to suit your car.

Obviously I would be cheaper than buying a key from a dealer and waiting 5 days for it, or paying more for it to be made quicker - but if your stranded and need to get home/work/holiday/flight etc then the ergency of the job is higher.

Interesting that the price would vary that much, it would not affect you where the guy was when stuck unless you intend to travel the length of the UK and then the price would be stupid. So as you say a guy is stuck at Luton airport 10.30PM, how would your service benefit him

It takes X amount of time if you say that you can do this, at the worst it would involve a carrier for next day service
 

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OK, what if we make a few assumptions

We have bought a spare key off ebay
We are not in a real rush for the key
We still have a working key

?
 

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OK, what if we make a few assumptions

We have bought a spare key off ebay
We are not in a real rush for the key
We still have a working key

?

Much of which I said two above you.;)
 

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Hi Television,

I need to be at the car to make a key for it.

Guy is at luton, Im around 117 miles ( Google Maps ) So 2 hrs depending on traffic..

So ill get to him at 12.30.. Gain entry and Key is made within 45mins. (varying time on type of key and EIS)

All being well its done by 1.15am. Charge - Around £275

For a Key from mercedes that is £227 alone.. I think its quite a good service. Plus Recovery, Inconvienence of having no car for a few days while waiting for Merc to get the key!

I didn't really want to put costs/Prices up on the forum, But the above price is a guide. Obviously if people want spare keys making from Keys provided etc then prices will be different! n(£100 circa) and if people need spares supplying then price of new/used key will be added etc

Still cheaper then Merc with no wait.
Thanks
 

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Most demand will be from people like me who want a spare key...how much might that cost?
 

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how long does it take to remove the MCU to read off the data ?
 

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Guy is at luton, Im around 117 miles ( Google Maps ) So 2 hrs depending on traffic..

So ill get to him at 12.30.. Gain entry and Key is made within 45mins. (varying time on type of key and EIS)

All being well its done by 1.15am. Charge - Around £275

For a Key from mercedes that is £227 alone.. I think its quite a good service. Plus Recovery, Inconvienence of having no car for a few days while waiting for Merc to get the key!


Still cheaper then Merc with no wait.
Thanks
Being fair, that sounds like a reasonable service.
 

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Hi Miffy,

I'm a proffesional and wouldn't waste my money on something that is a copy of 5 tools all in one. I work with the Best eprom programmers and the BEST Mercedes key software/hardware..

No Chinese Clones here im afraid...

Mark
 

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Reprogramming none flick blade modern keys

Strikes me that there's a lot of smoke & mirrors about this : I've recently acquired a C Class with the dreaded single bladeless key . I've had an ML with a flick blade & instructions to refresh the memory (e.g after a new battery) on those is in your handbook - I've done it & it works

On the single key issue:
I've been tempted by an Ebay special - who was adamant that reprogramming was real : & so contacted a respected specialist & a main dealer to be told that each key has to be supplied & programmed to the chassis - & where but not how its done - but the 'safest' method is to get one direct from Stutgart & donate the £200+ for the privilege . It comes with a Guarantee to operate as expected .

IF there is a way to reprogramme these none flick blade type modern keys - that are excess to anothers needs - eg the 20 odd today on ebay lets hear about from a supplier with the confidence to give a guarantee to their work & we'll use it & advertise it too . . . .
 

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IF there is a way to reprogramme these none flick blade type modern keys - that are excess to anothers needs - eg the 20 odd today on ebay lets hear about from a supplier with the confidence to give a guarantee to their work & we'll use it & advertise it too . . . .

he is the man in the post above yours, why not ask for a price?
 

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Morning!

I 100% Guarantee that once i have reprogrammed a key for your car it will work the same as one from a Stealer!

I can also Supply NEW or USED keys in perfect working order ( For Lost key situations ) whether it be a Chrome key or standard black key!

Mark
 

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Good morning Mark,

For a friend,
if he brought his car to you with his key that opens and starts his C220 CDI (2001), but can't lock on the button due to the pcb switch being faulty,

how much would you charge to supply a servicable key, or even 2 ?

Thanks,
 

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