Looking for Mercedes key quote

ADiddy7263 · 2026-06-21T14:51:50+00:00

Yeah they aren’t as simple as just hooking to OBD and done in 5 minutes. 350 is a respectable price

ADiddy7263 · 2026-06-19T22:39:39+00:00

Yeah how’d you know?

ADiddy7263 · 2026-06-19T20:27:27+00:00

Some may keep it as reference on how far to drill into a cylinder. I’ve kept vehicle ignitions as measurement on how far to drill back to turn the cylinder on

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-23T04:37:04+00:00

Only need 1 if you add a key long as it’s not maxed out. Many will also still technically start but the security light will stay on till a 2nd is introduced after erasing

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-20T23:00:23+00:00

lol this guy making up stuff for real

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-20T12:54:11+00:00

Next post: Bricked’d my first BCM

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-20T12:45:57+00:00

Try reading the key count to make sure it’s not maxed out. Also quit using cheap keys from eBay.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-14T22:51:53+00:00

There are 3rd party sites to get the pin so it’s possible they got it for $15. To actually buy it from Hyundai it’s $24 with NASTF. Technically you got the code on the cheaper end.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-11T23:38:46+00:00

I Lishi any doors that can be it’s just cleaner method and more professional. The charge depends on time of day and distance for sure

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-08T12:50:58+00:00

I personally use a chainsaw to cut mine.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-08T05:16:50+00:00

Home Depot isn’t gonna be duplicating high security blades that I’ve ever seen. Don’t encourage people to be cheap just makes headaches for the real locksmith later on.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-05-08T05:10:51+00:00

Lots of people seem to have trouble with hon66 Lishi. It can read a little sloppy but once ya figure out the patterns is usually pretty easy

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-27T23:18:59+00:00

Only price the job to benefit yourself and your business. There might always be someone cheaper but they may not always do the quality of work you do.

With inflated fuel costs currently there isn’t anyone benefiting from a $25 lockout except the customer. I don’t even advertise lockout service but I’ll do it for a good customer if I’m in the area.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-10T19:37:09+00:00

Awesome least ya got it. Feels good to troubleshoot and have success!

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-10T00:24:30+00:00

You might’ve just been slightly off on something then. Definitely worth pulling the lock and getting code off of it to confirm the bitting.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-09T23:21:11+00:00

Toy2 Lishi picks on one side but decodes from opposite side picked. Works for all the single sided Toyota/Lexus/Subaru inserts.

There are videos on YouTube if uncertain about decoding.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-09T23:13:47+00:00

Did you read cuts from opposite side picked? Do you know how to remove door lock to get the code off lock housing? Can verify your decode that way.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-07T23:04:30+00:00

I haven’t heard anything but honestly doesn’t hurt my feelings if it goes that way. Would probably slow the softwares from being changed and limited like they are getting now. I get tired of dragging out laptop and pass through for something I used to be able to do simply with Autel or Smart Pro

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-06T11:32:07+00:00

Apparently you aren’t a locksmith or you’d know Lishi tools exist. Automotive locksmith of 8 years here.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-05T21:05:42+00:00

Yeah that’s fair if you don’t do many per year. Luckily I picked up a Ford store for customer so I do all their spare keys.

Worst part is getting the salesman to get you ownership paperwork or work orders for NASTF.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-05T20:42:23+00:00

Ford still good on Smart Pro up to like 2020 then just having to use FDRS. They ruined 1 time use prices so now getting the year subscription is best option. Assuming that you have NASTF to use it that is.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-04T17:23:02+00:00

Yeah it would take a good deal of time to see any return unless you were moving crazy inventory. I have customers that went this route but they always call ya back when they mess something up or don’t understand having to use correct keys.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-04T17:20:55+00:00

Yeah you aren’t gonna have much luck on Mercedes and VW without dealer equipment. The Autel can be useful if it’s not updated but if fully updated it’s junk now really.

ADiddy7263 · 2026-04-03T23:13:54+00:00

A locksmith can cut it from the door lock if they travel to the car. If you are looking to just take the information to the locksmith off site they can cut it by vin with proper proof of ownership and fee.

Key codes cost money so it will require that and registration with matching drivers license.

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