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ernie1's avatar
ernie1
Explorer
May 09, 2022

My key fob quit working

The key fob for my 2018 PleasureWay Sprinter built on a 2017 chassis has quit working even though I put in new batteries and cleaned the contacts that are accessible. In the beginning the problem was sporadic and now it's totally dead. I've also tried different new batteries with no luck. Mercedes says new key fob not available until January of 2023 at a cost of $218+programing.

I've tried to take the unit apart for removing the board but no luck.I think it's glued together. Are there any companies that repair these? Have any of you had your key fobs repaired? Has anyone successfully disassembled their MB Sprinter key fobs?
  • wa8yxm's avatar
    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    May 09, 2022
    Check with the key fobs are us companies (not their real name) but there are companies that have fobs for dang near everything.. I know a new key for my Jeep is 50 bucks (but it is likely a different type) and I do not know how they match/program them. Sorry I did NOT bookmark the url.. I found 'em with Google.

    Find out what models of Mercedes use the same fob and google for it.
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    May 09, 2022
    Amazon has listings for key fobs, I went there for new ones for my jeep. You likely will have to take it to a locksmith for programming after purchase. Have either the vehicle or at least the VIN with you when you go.
  • mgirardo's avatar
    mgirardo
    Explorer
    May 09, 2022
    Call a locksmith that programs keys, they might be able to find fobs. My son bought his first car, a used Volvo with push start a couple years ago. The dealer only had one key fob. The locksmith wanted $200 for 1 key fob. We were able to find key fobs on Amazon, $70 for 2. They look identical to the OEM key fob. The same locksmith charged $50 to program them.

    -Michael
  • Gjac's avatar
    Gjac
    Explorer III
    May 10, 2022
    Batteries Plus will fix and reprogram older key fobs. Newer ones require going back to the dealer.
  • markandkim's avatar
    markandkim
    Explorer II
    May 10, 2022
    Buy fobs on amazon. Transfer the circuit board and batteries to the new fob.
    All set.
    At least with RAM fobs.
    Check it out.
  • ernie1's avatar
    ernie1
    Explorer
    May 11, 2022
    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Since my fob is newish(2017), I'm not finding a suitable replacement from Amazon or anyone. I'd like to be able to further disassemble the fob to access the circuit board but am not having luck and think the unit must be glued together.
  • wnjj's avatar
    wnjj
    Explorer II
    May 11, 2022
    ernie1 wrote:
    Thanks everyone for your suggestions. Since my fob is newish(2017), I'm not finding a suitable replacement from Amazon or anyone. I'd like to be able to further disassemble the fob to access the circuit board but am not having luck and think the unit must be glued together.

    3 here on eBay with the lowest at $50:

    eBay fobs
  • ernie1's avatar
    ernie1
    Explorer
    May 15, 2022
    wnjj: thanks for the link but those three are not the style of key fob I have.
  • ADAD437's avatar
    ADAD437
    Explorer
    May 15, 2022
    for what it's worth, i have a 2015 mercedes suv and needed a fob, i tried every angle i could but found mercfdes has you by the tail for newer models. i just got one from mercedes of louisville ky. they had them in stock but it was 639.00.that included programming and it only took about an hour.

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