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Old 17 May 2017, 06:26 PM
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I recently managed to break one of the Mercedes' keys (don't ask) and have just been quoted c£250 to replace it. Besides the cash I have to take the car to the dealer, along with the log book and proof that I'm me. Then they'll order it and it will arrive some days later. I won't lose another one in a hurry. Anyone else had a key replacement surprise?
Old 17 May 2017, 06:27 PM
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new age key is £175 from subaru, so given its a merc not bad tbh
Old 17 May 2017, 06:53 PM
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Sorry to hear
Try this guy his names Craig at AUTO SOLOUTIONS does all German keys and more etc I used him for 2x Bentley keys for the golf he comes to you

His number is 07900600548 very nice gentleman to deal with hope you get it sorted
Old 17 May 2017, 06:56 PM
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jezus , almost anyone can afford a merc nowadays
Old 17 May 2017, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
jezus , almost anyone can afford a merc nowadays

But not the key to make it go
Old 17 May 2017, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Paben
I recently managed to break one of the Mercedes' keys (don't ask) and have just been quoted c£250 to replace it. Besides the cash I have to take the car to the dealer, along with the log book and proof that I'm me. Then they'll order it and it will arrive some days later. I won't lose another one in a hurry. Anyone else had a key replacement surprise?
Made me day reading that
Old 17 May 2017, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Made me day reading that

With your literacy ability I expect it took most of the day for you to read it
Old 17 May 2017, 09:21 PM
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Another 150 to programme it and you will have made my year
Old 18 May 2017, 12:35 PM
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If you think that's expensive try buying electrical parts for an old Impreza from a Subaru main dealer!
Old 18 May 2017, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Paben
I recently managed to break one of the Mercedes' keys (don't ask) and have just been quoted c£250 to replace it. Besides the cash I have to take the car to the dealer, along with the log book and proof that I'm me. Then they'll order it and it will arrive some days later. I won't lose another one in a hurry. Anyone else had a key replacement surprise?
When you say "broke it", you still have a key which used to work, and now doesn't?

If so, contact replacement Mercedes keys(In Birmingham), they'll sort you out.

Have used them for an older Mercedes I used to have, all done remotely as I'm in N.Ireland, and all sorted in a couple of days.
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Every body think Mercedes parts are really expensive, you Subaru boys would be very surprised.
My previous C63 - front discs/pads/sensor from Mercedes - £306
Just try to beat that for an STI from Subaru
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Originally Posted by urban

If so, contact replacement Mercedes keys(In Birmingham), they'll sort you out.

Have used them for an older Mercedes I used to have, all done remotely as I'm in N.Ireland, and all sorted in a couple of days.
Used him a few times for dead ESI units, does the job, but he can be a bit full of himself as he preaches that he's the only guy out there, when actually there is a few people out there that can do Merc key coding (along with lots of other cars, including rectifying the dreaded sensotronic (SBC) error that tells you visit the workshop for a new £2k pump).

Can't Remember our usual guy's contact though and it's not in the phone

Either way to code a key to a car, it'll either need to be taken to the workshop to do it or have a mobile guy come round with the kit. Just a warning the replacement key maybe a non genuine copy/clone so maybe of lesser quality (buttons are more plasticky, harder to press etc).

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Thanks for the suggestions but unfortunately the key is badly damaged so needs replacing.
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Originally Posted by urban
Every body think Mercedes parts are really expensive, you Subaru boys would be very surprised.
My previous C63 - front discs/pads/sensor from Mercedes - £306
Just try to beat that for an STI from Subaru

Very true. Many of the parts when forging an engine (Mahle pistons, Supertech valves etc) are less expensive than the standard Sti parts from Subaru, or they were when mine was done.
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Originally Posted by Paben
Thanks for the suggestions but unfortunately the key is badly damaged so needs replacing.
Music to my ears
Old 20 May 2017, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Music to my ears

I'm glad it brings pleasure to your otherwise sad and empty life. I'll keep you updated on any other misfortunes too so you can have a nice w@nk about them.
Old 20 May 2017, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Made me day reading that
Given what you said the other day when asked if you'd driven your car this year (quoted below), I find it ironic that you'd rejoice in somebody else's car woes. Or maybe you're bitter because you've blown all your inheritance on a lemon that you've only ever driven twice.

Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Once this year still in for suspension work and other bits and bobs and have a running issue hope have it back in next few weeks
Old 20 May 2017, 10:59 PM
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Your obsessed with me following me around scoobynet like a dog with two dicks
I can afford to buy 10 subarus don't worry your pretty little creepy head about that son . Now as you were
Old 21 May 2017, 12:08 AM
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Great comeback, Reggie. You sure told me!

Now, shouldn't you get to beddybyes - don't want you falling asleep in your Functional Skills English lesson in the morning.
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Cool story
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POPCORN ANY1
Old 21 May 2017, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RAGGY DOO
Your obsessed with me following me around scoobynet like a dog with two dicks
I can afford to buy 10 subarus don't worry your pretty little creepy head about that son . Now as you were
is the comma key broken on your keyboard?
Old 21 May 2017, 09:23 PM
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on this point just got a 03 sti Today only has 1 key/remote is it just a Subaru main dealer who can get me a spare one ?
Thanks

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