Originally Posted by newCrossfire
so i can grab a 50 dollar key from ebay switch my key to the new case (including the chip) and thats it new key?? this is very important because i just happened to have my new key chewed up by my new dog!!
No.... when you order a key from Chrysler (which is cut at MB lock and key in Fort Worth) they program the EIS code for your vin into the key. The above mentioned programing is just to sync the key for the keyless entry. Once a key is programmed, thats it, it cannot be programmed to another car. Hope that clears it up a bit. I work wholesale parts at a local MB dealership and just had a hell of a time getting a 2nd key from Chrysler.... long story short, it was cut wrong and I had to send my only key to F.W. Texas for it to be cut right.