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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class lost key replacement options from EZ Car Keyz Santa Barbara CA
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2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Key Options

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Remote Head Key
Most popular Mercedes-Benz key typeMost Popular
2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Remote Head Key IYZ-3312
FCC IDIYZ-3312Part #5WK47283Buttons4BatteryCR2025Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 2006 S-Class (W221) runs FBS3 security with a NEC-based EIS module, part number A221 545 xx 08 depending on trim. That EIS talks to the key's NEC chip through an infrared handshake before it ever lets the starter engage. When the EIS starts failing, you get a working remote that locks and unlocks just fine but the dash throws "Key not recognized" or "Steering lock defective, do not drive" and refuses to crank. Looks like a dead key. Usually it is the EIS board itself, not the fob.
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Got a call from a guy near Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. His 2006 S350 just stopped starting in the hospital parking lot. Remote still locked and unlocked the doors no problem, but the dash was showing "Key not recognized" and the engine would not crank.

He had already called Mercedes. They told him to tow it in, quoted a week minimum for diagnosis, and said it could be the EIS module, the steering lock, or the key itself. He was visiting someone in the hospital and did not have a week.

I pulled up, plugged into the OBD port, and read the EIS. The NEC chip data was intact, the key's infrared was communicating, but the key profile had corrupted in the EIS memory. This happens on FBS3 W221s more than people realize. The NEC processors in these modules develop read errors over time, especially on original units with high thermal cycling.

Rewrote the key data back to the EIS, cleared the steering lock fault, and tested the start sequence three times cold. Fired right up every time. He sat in the driver seat for a second after the engine caught, just listening to it idle, like he was waiting for something to go wrong again.

Whole thing took about 40 minutes in the parking lot. No tow, no week at the dealer, no guessing.

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Marianne S.
Dec 2022
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“I had two Subaru key fobs made and Marco provided excellent service. He stayed persistent through multiple part orders to make sure everything was correct. Very thorough, punctual, and great communication throughout.”

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Tommy M.
Dec 2023
★★★★★

“Tim went above and beyond. I struggled all day trying to program a new FOB and nothing worked. Tim helped me patiently, even recommending cheaper options since I was on a tight budget. He eventually came all the way to Ojai late at night and fixed everything.”

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Dec 2025
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“My key fob stopped working while I was at Oxnard Harbor and I thought I was going to need a tow. EZ Car Keyz showed up fast, programmed a new fob, checked everything carefully, and made sure the car was fully functional before leaving.”

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mobile Service FAQ

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How much does a replacement key cost for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
I do not list pricing on the site because the 2006 S-Class has a few variables: whether you have one working key left or it is an all-keys-lost situation, and whether your EIS needs work or just a fresh key profile. Call me and I will give you one number that covers the key blank (5WK47283 or equivalent NEC fob), cutting, programming to your EIS, and mobile service to your spot in Santa Barbara. It is a fraction of what the dealer quotes once they start stacking part cost, Xentry session fees, and labor.
Is a locksmith actually cheaper than the Mercedes-Benz dealer for S-Class key work?
Does the price include cutting, programming, and the key itself?
My S-Class dash says "Steering lock defective" and will not start. Is the key bad?
I lost all keys to my 2006 S-Class. Can you still make one without towing to Mercedes?
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
Emergency 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Emergency 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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