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Getting an emergency key

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Sprinters come with 2 or 4 keys, depended on what you ordered. If you did not get 2 or 4, call your dealer - somewhere there is an extra key running around to your big toy!

I wanted to be able to carry a spare key with me in case I lost my normal key or somehow else became locked out.

I went to a local locksmith to get just a door lock key madeKey and drill but it would have been $35 sooooo, since I all ready had 4 keys, I drilled the pin out that holds the key to the fob (is that the word?). Use a 1/16” bit - takes about 10 seconds.

Then you are left with the two pieces. You can hide the key or carry it in your wallet and use it to open the door. (It is hard to grip so a Leatherman or small pliers would probably be needed.)

The pieces

 

 

 

If you keep the fob in the vehicle, you can also use the key to start it. Slide the key in and pass the fob over the key. It will click. Turn it and you are on your way.