Benz 380se Replacement Key

[ilyushin]

Got a bit of a problem. Last week my youngest boy Alexander was playing with me car, house and office keys early morning. Since then the keys have gone missing and a search has provided no keys.

The house and office along with my Toyota keys have been replaced, but I have a serious problem that I had only 1 key remaining for the Benz. I know that I should have had another and thought I did and I also know how difficult it is to get copies made, but now I must find an expert to install a new lock and ignition switch or master a copy of the key by a special process. Please advise if you know of a person or company that I can contact on the Benz key.

Thanks for any positive input.

[Aussietraveller]

What year is your Benz?

Where was it manufactured?

[LivinLOS]

I had a one only key go missing back in the west.. I was able to have a new key made to fit in a couple of days based on a code on the barrel of the ignition..

Its a long shot but benz being what they are its worth a look and attempt.

[ilyushin]

What year is your Benz?

Where was it manufactured?

Imported Benz 380SE 1985 imported from Germany.

[A_Traveller]

Have you tried one of the Mercedes Benz Registers? They'll have links to specialists who should be able to solve the problem for you.

Also I recall that Mercedes Benz had a VIN registration process, which could give you access direct to the factory

Regards

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Edited May 18, 2007 by A_Traveller

[ilyushin]

I had a one only key go missing back in the west.. I was able to have a new key made to fit in a couple of days based on a code on the barrel of the ignition..

Its a long shot but benz being what they are its worth a look and attempt.

Many thanks for the tip. I will check into the code and ask Benz.

The dealers here are not helpful as I imported the car not purchased locally.

[ilyushin]

Have you tried one of the Mercedes Benz Registers? They'll have links to specialists who should be able to solve the problem for you.

Also I recall that Mercedes Benz had a VIN registration process, which could give you access direct to the factory

Regards

/edit add also//

Just started working on the MBRs. Thanks for the suggestion. Hopefully the factory can send me some keys soon.

Appreciate the replies.

[ilyushin]

Got replacement keys and the day after I found that my son hid the keys under the shrine along with candles and other goodies. Thanks for the suggestions.