Mercedes Dodge Sprinter Winnebago VIEW Key & Fob

The key, fob, and programming is about $450. Allegedly there is (or was)one source that can program the key alone for the pre 07 chassis. The key itself has a non-powered chip that responds to a query by the switch. You can leave the FOB anywhere in the cab and use the key alone to start the engine.

A few 07 and later Sprinters are subject to a "no-start" problem. Several threads on the View/Navion forum on that problem. All of us that had the problem have speculations, but "the" fix has never been documented. Mine was fixed with a new key and fob.

My local keysmith said he could get me the fob but it costs about $200.00. Fortunately I found my second keyset before buying.

If it's the standard Mercedes key it must be programmed into the vehicles computer.

If it's the older style as used in the Dodge / Frieghtliner the key itself can be reprogrammed to duplicate an existing key.

Shame on the locksmith who cut you a key without reprogramming it for you though!!!

anything for a MB costs big bucks.
bumpy

Search the View-Navion forums (3 including the ones for mods and tech) on Yahoo. I recall some discussion of this there. You may have to join to search or post.

I believe with vehicles like this the only way is via a dealer. They will reprogram all your key fobs. Not cheap, either.

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