Mercedes GLE FBS4 spare fob for a snowbird family
Family was traveling to Italy and wanted a backup smart-key fob held by a son in Boca.
Cut + paired a fresh Mercedes IR proximity fob in 88 minutes. Total $485, no dealer trip.
Snowbird family
(561) 336-6197
Mercedes IR proximity keys + Sprinter blanks - programmed on-site.
Mercedes-Benz key replacement is similar to BMW: dealer pricing is high ($585 - $1,100 depending on model), a tow is usually required, and the wait can be 3 - 7 days. Premier handles Mercedes on-site in Delray Beach.
Mercedes uses an infrared (IR) proximity key system with the FBS3 or FBS4 (newer) immobilizer. The fob handshakes with the EIS (electronic ignition switch) through IR; the EIS authenticates against the engine ECU. Programming is done through the OBD-II diagnostics port with the Mercedes-specific scanner.
We carry Mercedes blanks and the appropriate scanner for the W205 (2014 - 2021 C-Class), W213 (E-Class 2017+), W167 (GLE 2020+), W447 (V-Class), and Sprinter vans on every truck. Total typical job: $385 - $785, 60 - 120 minutes on-site.
Honest, flat-rate pricing quoted before we roll. Service call fee is waived when you book the job.
| Service | When | Typical price | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes pre-2014 IR proximity | Most W204 / W212 models | $285 - $485 | 60 - 75 min |
| Mercedes 2014+ FBS3 / FBS4 | W205 / W213 / W167 | $385 - $585 | 75 - 105 min |
| Mercedes AMG / S-Class | W222 / C217 / G-Wagen | $485 - $785 | 90 - 120 min |
| Sprinter van key | Commercial Sprinter | $285 - $385 | 60 - 75 min |
Family was traveling to Italy and wanted a backup smart-key fob held by a son in Boca.
Cut + paired a fresh Mercedes IR proximity fob in 88 minutes. Total $485, no dealer trip.
Snowbird familyFlorida Statute 489.5185 makes locksmith licensing the homeowner's responsibility to verify. We make verification easy: Palm Beach County locksmith registration on display, $1M liability coverage on file, and an insured + bonded mobile crew that arrives in a marked vehicle.
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