How Mercedes Benz car keys and key fobs are programmed, by model year, what you can sometimes do yourself, and when a mobile automotive locksmith is the faster, safer choice. Dealerkeys programs Mercedes Benz keys on site across East Tennessee.
Mercedes Benz uses a different key system for older and newer vehicles. Find your vehicle below.
Method: Infrared / NEC / BGA Key Programmer
Requires specialized Mercedes Infrared key programmer (VVDI MB, CGDI MB, Autel IM608) to read EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) data on the bench or via OBD2 and generate/write new key dump.
Note: Never self-programmable. Mechanical emergency blade must be cut on a high-security laser machine.
Method: Dealer Online / Authorized FBS4 Solution
FBS4 immobilizer architecture is encrypted with rolling authorization tied directly to Daimler servers.
Note: Currently restricted to authorized dealer network or specialized factory-linked programming solutions.
This guide is general information. Procedures vary by model, trim and equipment, and a wrong attempt can leave a vehicle unable to accept new keys. Call or text with the year, make and model, and we will tell you what yours needs.
The Mercedes Benz systems above need a diagnostic programming tool and, in many cases, a security code. That is not something you can do with a key and a few ignition cycles, which is why a locksmith with the right equipment is the practical route.
Dealerkeys is a mobile automotive locksmith with more than 26 years of experience and over 150,000 vehicles serviced across East Tennessee. For an all-keys-lost Mercedes Benz, we pick the lock if needed, make a new key, and program it at your vehicle. We quote the price first, and we make a key only after you show ID and proof of ownership. See our dead key fob guide if the car just will not start with your fob, or mail-in module repair for BCM, ECU and TIPM trouble.
The year, make and model of the vehicle, the VIN if you can read it through the windshield, and where the vehicle is parked. Tell us how many keys you have left, if any, and what kind of key you want. Plan to be with the vehicle, with your ID and registration, title or other proof of ownership.
The Mercedes Benz systems above need a diagnostic programming tool and, in many cases, a security code. That is not something you can do with a key and a few ignition cycles, which is why a locksmith with the right equipment is the practical route.
We come to you, open the vehicle if it is locked, make a new key for your Mercedes Benz and program it on site, so there is no tow to a dealer. You need to be with the vehicle, with ID and proof of ownership.
It depends on the model, the year and the type of key. Call or text with the year, make and model, and we quote the price before any work begins.
We dispatch to your vehicle in these areas and the towns around them:
