What is the cheapest and fasted way to replace my lost key

1989 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE
165,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHAMAN444
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What would be the most low cost and fastest remedy ? Can i just replace the lock cylinder ? do i have to replace the casing and the ignition as well? I had heard that the cylinder can just be replaced. Is this true?
The key is laser cut if that makes a difference.
Mar 9, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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You have a few options here. First if you change the ignition cylinder the new one will come with a new key thus if your doors are keyed the same as the ignition now you will have to use 2 keys unless you buy a full lock set for the whole car.

Option 2 is to go to the dealer and see if they can look up your key cut with the VIN and have them make you a new key.

If they can't do that I would try a good lock smith. You will have to remove the key cylinder and give it to them and see if they can make you a key but I would call them first and ask if they can do it.

Let us know what you find out.

Rich
Mar 9, 2020 at 11:00 PM