Ignition key shell

[Stratman]

Are the outer shells available separately for my W203 Estate ignition key (2 button)? The buttons on mine are starting to disintegrate. It's the 2 button version of this

 

[chubbs111]

ebay for a couple of quid and a 2 minute job to change

 

[bob6600]

I could only find the 3 button ones (mine is a two) but they are the same and fit perfectly

 

[GLK]

There you go:

Two-button Key

I actually bought two - one just a case as above, and the other - full set with battery holder. Don't bother with the holder - OE one fits much better, and holds the blade, unlike the aftermarket one.

The shell is nearly perfect though

 

[Stratman]

Damn! I've already ordered a three button one

 

[GLK]

It looks like the PCB is universal (see the mounting points for the third button), so it won't be a problem as such ...
Unless you can ask your seller, if they have a 2-button ones, or if you can cancel?

 

[Dave Richardson]

I purchased a two button basic fob from an e bay seller about two years ago. Swop was easy and took just a few minutes, as a further point the three pointed star was protected by tape & still looks new.

There are Youtube videos showing methods of change over.

 

[Stratman]

I'll stick with the three button one, if I become psychotically mad at it because of the extra button I'll get a two buttoner.

Thanks for the help one and all.