abbyfireguy Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Howdy all, I have a new spare key on the way, was wondering if there are any other options for getting it programmed at somewhere else than the dealership. Didn't like only having one key... I live in Abbotsford .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman007 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Find another member with a STAR machine. Eddy (Flying Tiger Development) can do it for a fee in Vancouver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marchanna Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 I can't help you, but Abbotsford is a nice place. I was there on business for a week last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman007 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Actually, just remembered that I will be driving through Abbotsford the first wkend of June. If you haven't found anybody to do it then, I can give it a go PM me if you still need it by then. I have a STAR system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelsonSmart Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I have not used them but found these for you in GVA http://www.automotivelocksmiths.com/mercedes-benz-car-key/ http://www.accuratesecurity.com/services Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbyfireguy Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Still looking for a Star Machne member.Stickman,when are you coming through here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsen Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Delphi DS150E does keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsen Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 See thread titled "Universal diagnostics tool for Smart" for further details. Tool is cheap. I got mine from China for less than £30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayukawa Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I was lead to believe from the dealer that for 450 model, they needed to send VIN (or ECU code) and existing key code data to Germany to get a reprogramming code for both keys. Or something like that. Took an hour or so of waiting around. There is circumstantial evidence that something very complex is involved, based on the horror stories of those who lost their only key and were forced to get a new ECU. Chatting with the service manager in Kingston ON, he said that this vintage of Mercedes key system was the most painful he had come across to date but the newer system is much better. No calls to Germany. Edited June 9, 2015 by ayukawa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlossyTheSmart Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 In theory a TAN code is required to activate a key. In practice, that can be avoided. Dealers will have to go through MB though to get the code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolsen Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Delphi DS150E does it without asking you for TAN codes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman007 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Sorry! Missed your post! I'm back in Edmonton now...another time If you haven't sort it out by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getfuzzy Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 A mobile auto locksmith quoted me $300 to do a key in the Vancouver area. Another one which specializes in MB's said that they couldn't do Smarts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willys Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 Just now, Getfuzzy said: A mobile auto locksmith quoted me $300 to do a key in the Vancouver area. Another one which specializes in MB's said that they couldn't do Smarts! Old thread...caught you ...lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
450ken Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 They can't do Smart Cars and also many other vehicles newer than 2017 can't be done i got that info from one locksmith that does 6 remotes per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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