Replacement of keys/zapper

[philster]

I have a 1994 W202. The original key/zapper is of the old-style -- ie old fashioned stand-alone key with a separate small black box with the relevant zapper buttons on it. It is not one of the more modern retractable key/zapper units.

Both sets of my current key/zapper unit (main and spare) are starting to look very tired and tatty after 10 years of use. The zappers inparticular are almost knackered (despite battery changes) and infrequently fail to work and are looking decidedly worn. Not befitting the elegant machine to which they pertain!

Is it possible to get replacement modern key/zapper units (the retractable key type) from the dealer without needing new locks/ignition barrel all round? Is so, what is the cost and delivery time?

 

[stevem51]

Key/zapper on my 4-year-old E-class is modern type and the ignition activates electronically (i.e. blade key is only for door/glovebox locks, not for ignition). So I don't see how you could change from blade-key type to electronic key without replacing the ignition lock - I'm no expert, it just seems logical.
Simpler to just get a nice new zapper and key in the old style?
I got a spare for my type from the dealer in about 3 weeks. Needed to produce a lot of doc (including passport) and it cost about 50 quid - no idea what the older type will cost tho'

 

[catgate]

Is it possible to get replacement modern key/zapper units (the retractable key type) from the dealer without needing new locks/ignition barrel all round?

NO

 

[Spike]

Actually there is a firm in Japan selling alarm units for W124's with flip key remotes. The flip keys come with blank keys which can be cut to match your existing key.

IIRC, a few of the BNZsport crowd had a group buy. I suggest you pop on over to BNZsport and do a search.