I am a little confused in how I can procure a new key and its attendant fob. I only have the one that was with the car when I bought it at a Ford dealership. Do I need to go to a Chrysler dealer? Is the car start-able without the fob...? I am just starting what I believe is going to be a steep learning curve for this car so please have some mercy. Thanks!

 

I can't speak from first hand experience, but I believe you have to go to a Chrysler or Mercedes dealer, show them your VIN and they will order you one at a cost of about $100.

 

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Re: Replacement key



I just got one from Needswings sales@needswings.com

160$ shipped to Canada
155$ shipped to USA

Needswings web site:
Performance auto parts & aftermarket auto accessories for your car, specializing SRT4, Crossfire SRT6, SLK32, C32 AMG, VR-4

And you just program it yourself using...
How to program your own key. SAVE $$$

 

The dealer in Boulder CO quoted me $300 for the key and $100 to program the key! Needless to say I looked for alternatives and found this company referenced here on these forums:
Keyless Entry Remotes, Car Remote Replacements, Key Fobs, Keys, &more!
I ordered through them for $160 and received the key today. It came from a Chrysler dealer! It works like a champ and I saved a bunch of money, so I don't care about the details.

 

Patrick, based on your post, I assume that you may be Colorado-based? If so, we'd love to have you join our Colorado Crossfire Club (CCC) events.

 

We are in Lakewood. We just got our Crossfire July 5th, so I'm not familiar with the club. Tell me more!

 

The car is not start-able without the chip in the Fob being close to the ignition halo which is around the keyhole.
The chip is programed to the car and vice versa, it is a part of the anti-theft system.

 

We are an informal club that just loves to drive our Crossfires. If you are interested in joining us, please send me a PM or email me at itsky@itsky.org

 

I checked out the website and the key is listed at $695. Any other thoughts out there?
Janet

 

Not much cheaper, NeedsWings $659.95. CLICK

 

SOSdiagnostics a few days ago quoted me $285 for a flat key but you have to send them a working key, your skreem. and ECM

 

I had a local locksmith cut a courtesy key that only opens the door for 100 bucks. No guarantees that it would work. It didnt even go into the door lock until I compared it to the other 2 keys that I have and noticed the end of the key is blunt not pointed, so I filed it square and it worked. I got lucky, my key was inadvertantly locked inside the car. Call around to youe local Mercedes dealer or Porsche, and ask who they use as a locksmith. He will have the ability to laser cut your key providing he has the proper blank.
....Addional- 3D Elite pro was the "LASER ASSISTED" key cutter used, a type of a laser guided 3D router. State of the art in key cutting.

 

Laser? My keys show the marks of a cutter, if anyone mentions laser they are lying to make it sound high tech and therefore worth the large price tag.
Locksmiths charge a lot because they can get away with it, I asked a locksmith once how much it was to make a key using my sample, after yammering on about codes etc he gave me a price, l laughed at him and said I could get a new high quality lock with two keys for less.

 

Thanks to all! I will continue my search and let you know if I find a good deal.

Janet

 

if you want a key ,you better move kinda fast as they are being discontinued,, Needswings is your best bet right now ,,you get key and fob to fit your car. jim

 

Who said the keys will soon be unavailable?
As long as there is money to be made keys will be available.

 

Thanks. They certainly show a better price. $485.

https://www.remotesandkeys.com/produ...d=p7955-c12389

 

I think I got myself into a world of hurt. Just bought a beautiful, low mile 04 with a single key. The remote worked sporadically so I replaced the batteries. Figured I should get another key and found this thread. I'm regretting the purchase now that I've discovered the part is no longer supported by Chrysler. I'm putting myself here to get a notification in case another post offers some hope. Thanks to anyone out there with advice..

 

Replacement fobs are still available
Contact Rob at Needswings. Or you can try to purchase from the dealer

you’ll require proof of ownership

 

See post 17.