Keys
Hello forum members. We have had an unfortunate incident of breaking the steel key off in the lock of a 1997 G300D. This is the style of key with a single button on the fob that operates the infrared door lock/unlock function. The steel part of the key is spring loaded and rotates out of (and you push it back into) the side of the plastic fob with a small physical action button.
The dealership can get a new one - for north of $C 600 and a lot of patience as the delivery time is unknown. The electronics are fine, it is just the steel key that is broken.
Has anyone been able to source a replacement steel key? See attached photo. Surely there has to be a supplier who can provide just the steel key...
Any and all help much appreciated.
Thanks,
...Mike.
The steel key part looks not unlike the key from my 1994 G300. I had several of these made by a local key shop for minimal outlay.
Not clear from your post whether the steel key part has actually broken or just become detached from the plastic fob part.
Worse comes to the worst maybe you could just get a new regular steel key made and attach it in some way to the fob. OK it wouldn't be quite as neat as the original but functional and a lot cheaper than $C 600.
You should be able to order just the steel blade from MB to lock number
It is held into the chrome metal section that pivots with a small "roll" pin which can be driven out
The new blade should can with a new roll pin
If you still struggle send me a PM with VIN and i will have a look
The part number is A463 766 01 06
The parts picture is confusing to be fair as it doesnt show it!
When you look at the main flip key part numbers it shows Master Key with Infra red transponder and this part number as master key without infra red sender
Normally in the UK 2-3 weeks from Germany for a blade once you have provide the suitable ID etc
Guess it may take a little longer if you are in Canada?
Thanks Mark. I agree, even a "best fit"steel key separate from teh fob is better than trying to get the actual part from MB....which is not even guaranteed to exist just yet.
Thanks,