Mercedes Sprinter Vans in Te Rapa: All Keys Lost and a Spare Key
Two real Mercedes Sprinter jobs in Te Rapa, Hamilton: a 2014 Sprinter with every key lost, and a second van that needed a spare key. Both done at the vans.
Short answer: these were two Mercedes Sprinter van jobs in Te Rapa, Hamilton. A 2014 Sprinter had lost every key, so we made a new key and programmed it to the van where it was parked. A second Sprinter, the dark blue one, still had a working key, so we made it a spare. Neither van needed towing or a trip to a dealer.
The two jobs
The first van was a 2014 Sprinter with no working key left. The second was a Sprinter that already had a key and needed a spare. The photos show the new key beside the steering wheel and in the ignition of the 2014 van, and the second van where we made the spare.
All keys lost on a Sprinter
All keys lost means there is no working key to copy, so the van has to be told to accept a brand new one. The van's immobiliser has to be programmed to recognise the new key, and any lost keys can be removed so they no longer start it. It takes longer than making a spare, which is what the second van needed. Our lost car keys page explains how the job works.
Why a spare key on a work van matters
A van that will not start stops the whole working day, not just one trip. Making a spare while you still have a working key is the simple, planned version of the job, and it avoids the all-keys-lost version later. More on that is on our spare car keys page and in why a spare car key saves you money.
Sprinter keys
Sprinter keys vary with the year of the van, so we confirm the key type for your van before we order or cut anything. More on the model is on our Mercedes Sprinter page, our Mercedes-Benz brand page and our van keys page.
If you need the same in Te Rapa or Hamilton
Tell us the make, model and year, and whether you still have a working key, and we will tell you what the van needs before we travel. We come to you across Hamilton and the Waikato, including Te Rapa. You can ask for a quote or call 0210 239 9777, 8am to 6pm, seven days.
Common questions
Can you make a new key for a Mercedes Sprinter if all keys are lost?
Yes, in most cases for the Sprinters we cover. The key is made and programmed to the van where it is parked.
Do I need to tow my Sprinter to a dealer?
Usually not. We bring the equipment to the van in Hamilton and the Waikato, so no towing is needed.
What is the difference between a spare key and an all-keys-lost job?
A spare is made while you still have a working key, which is the simpler case. All keys lost starts with no working key, so the van has to be told to accept a new one.
What do you need to quote a Sprinter key?
The make, model and year, the registration, and whether you still have a working key. We tell you what the van needs before we travel.