Replacement keys: huge price increase

[Howard]

Just seems strange that you have a key that is patently brand new but doesn't work the car . There must be a way to get it going surely.

I doubt the dealer would have bought an Ebay key to give with the car , what if you had wanted to try it before you bought it ?

 

[renault12ts]

You're right. Should have tried before leaving the garage. Why not just go back to the dealer??

Edit. Sorry Peter it doesn't seem you bought it from a dealer. A private sale? Guy hoodwinked you.

 

[peterg1965]

Thats why i would like to 'decode' the part number. The key comes in an original MB parts bag so that makes it all the more strange.

 

[renault12ts]

Yes, but there are many such keys on Ebay. Many claim to be new with uncut metal bits. Can't be too hard to get a parts bag. Think about it this way. The dealers have spare unprogrammed keys to program for you should you want a new one.

 

[Howard]

Just took my key apart and two MASSIVE balls of fluff fell out ....

 

[renault12ts]

What, no batteries

 

[Howard]

Oh yeah , there was one of those too