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Counselor · 02-05-2009, 07:22 PM

Hello to all,

I just bought my SMART from a local MB dealer. It has 1600 miles on it and I am charged about it. A concern that I have right from the start is that the dealer only had one key for the car. Can I have a spare key cut somewhere or does the key have a chip in it requiring me to go to a dealer for an extra?

Turbo42 · 02-05-2009, 07:30 PM

dealer

Wdhitch · 02-05-2009, 07:54 PM

I'll see your dealer and raise you a large wallet.

SuperGeek · 02-05-2009, 08:46 PM

Yep, you have to get a spare AND have the pair programmed at the dealer. I've read it's about 300 bucks, but... you probably got a decent discount on the car, so just consider it part of the sale price and you won't need nearly as much therapy.

Neonspinnazz · 02-05-2009, 09:46 PM

Enjoy your new smart and welcome to the forum!

Hope the key is not too much of a problem.

Woody14619 · 02-09-2009, 07:23 PM

To be safe, I'd have them wipe the memory of ALL keys and reprogram in the one you have and the new set. Just in case that other key is out there somewhere.

Boomer'sRock · 02-21-2009, 06:46 AM

I lost one of my keys yesterday (primarily because you can't fit it on a keyring without a crow bar!). The dealer wants $200 for another one?!

Anywhere else cheaper?

chieftmc · 02-21-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer'sRock

I lost one of my keys yesterday (primarily because you can't fit it on a keyring without a crow bar!). The dealer wants $200 for another one?!

Anywhere else cheaper?

NO where else to go

You HAVE to go to the dealer for a new one

You have to take ALL your keys when you take the car in as they all have to be "programmed" together; my dealer say $150 each

Good luck

**JPaul** · 02-21-2009, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer'sRock

I lost one of my keys yesterday (primarily because you can't fit it on a keyring without a crow bar!). The dealer wants $200 for another one?!

Anywhere else cheaper?

It's not the key/fob that is so expensive, it's the subscription to the Internet access to the site that allows legitimate programming of the fob that requires a costly investment.
If you can find a friendly soul that has access to the MB Star site (most likely a Dealer)... and who has the means to match and legitimize your key/fob, you're in luck!

MPrice2984 · 02-21-2009, 07:43 AM

There's no excuse for them not to provide 2 keys on a car so new, no matter what the deal. These cars are inexpensive, but the parts are priced like Mercedes parts.