Perhaps in my haste I did not explain clearly what happened.


I have had the previous key fob 4 years. When going to my car, I pressed the button and the entire metal key broke off and went flying. The rounded swivel piece broke off and I couldn't find it. I did have the straight, laser-cut metal "key" portion. It would fit into the cylinder and when I held the fob close, the car would start and was drivable.


The "Viper" alarm system was installed when I purchased the car. It's fob has the panic, lock/unlock buttons. The regular key fob never worked for the doors or locks since I have had the vehicle.


I taped the metal stylus to the original key fob but you can imagine it made it difficult starting the car. I then went to a reputable locksmith, hoping to just get the key made and added to the bob. I was told to go to Chrysler and order a new key. Which I did. It arrived the next morning.


I went to the car started it. Drove to work, and home. The next day, drove to work, then, I remember hitting the new bob and the lights flashed, which I thought unusual. I opened the door, inserted the key and heard a slight start, but no start. I tried it again. "Ernt" no start. I turned it a 3rd time, lights on, radio, no start.


I had it towed to a mechanic and they have not been able to discover how to start it but did recommend that I now take it to a Chrysler dealer as it is probably something to do with resetting all of the keys, models together, and they do not have the equipment to do so.


So that is what I'll do tomorrow. Has to be a Chrysler as the nearest Mercedes dealer is 30 miles away. and a specialty shop that only works on Mercedes said they won't touch a Crossfire.


Thank you for all of the input. Hopefully, I'll have my car running Monday. But I always know where to start for infor first.


If you have any other ideas. PLEASE let me know.


Thank you.