2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County
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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class
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2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Remote Head Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
Got a call from a guy over in the Juanamaria neighborhood in Ventura. His 2008 R-Class R350 had one working key left and it was acting up. Remote would lock but not unlock, then nothing at all, then it would work again five minutes later.
He had already been to the dealer. They told him the EIS module (the ignition switch brain, part number A164 545 03 08 on the W251 chassis) might need replacing, quoted him weeks of wait time for parts and scheduling, and a bill that made him go quiet on the phone. He left the car in the driveway and started searching for another option.
I got to his house, popped the key shell on the hood, and found exactly what I expected. The CR2025 was fine. The NEC board had a thin film of corrosion along one edge of the chip, right where moisture sits when it gets past the blade slot. Cleaned the board contacts, checked the infrared emitter, reassembled it, and it paired up with the EIS on the first try.
Then I cut and programmed a second key through the OBD port using the existing working key for the EIS handshake. Tested both keys on every function: remote lock, unlock, trunk, panic, ignition start, steering lock release.
He stood there holding two working keys like he had just gotten away with something. Whole job, maybe 30 minutes at his house. A fraction of what the dealer wanted, and no two-week wait.
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“Tim was GREAT. I honestly swear he must have had my keys made before he even showed up. The entire process was insanely fast, from the initial phone call to having the keys in my hand. No one will beat the pricing, efficiency, or outstanding service.”
“This is the only locksmith anyone should ever call. I am still shocked at how fast he arrived and the price was hundreds less than other quotes I received. Honest, professional, and extremely efficient.”
“Locked out on a weekend night and everyone else wanted $300+. EZ Car Keyz sent Roman late at night for much less. He worked for over an hour and did not give up until the door opened. They even made a new key on the spot.”
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