Spare key for an existing W176
You have one working key, want a backup. FBS3-era EIS programming via OBD. Typically 60-75 minutes on the driveway. Includes new fob, blade cutting if needed, full pairing.
Spare key for an existing W176Spare keys, all-keys-lost and EIS work for the Mercedes A-Class W176 — 2012 to 2018, third-gen A-Class hatchback. FBS3 immobiliser. Programming on the driveway. Dealer-grade software, fraction of the dealer price.
We work on every W176 — A-Class hatchback (FBS3) variant — using manufacturer-grade equipment and procedures. These are the most common jobs we see.
You have one working key, want a backup. FBS3-era EIS programming via OBD. Typically 60-75 minutes on the driveway. Includes new fob, blade cutting if needed, full pairing.
Spare key for an existing W176No working key. FBS3 EIS read for credentials, fresh key programmed, previous keys disabled. Typically 90-120 minutes.
All-keys-lost on W176The pre-facelift A45 AMG (2013-2015) and facelift A45 (2015-2018) are both FBS3 — we cover them. Same procedure as standard W176.
A45 AMG W176Sometimes the "key fault" is actually the EIS (Electronic Ignition Switch) itself — common after water damage or wiring issues. We diagnose properly, repair or adapt a used EIS to your VIN.
EIS module faultsW176 has the ELV (Elektrische Lenkung Verriegelung — electric steering lock) which is a common failure point. ELV emulator fitting available if needed.
ELVFor W176 keys where the emergency blade has snapped or worn — we cut a fresh blade to your VIN. Sometimes paired with new fob programming.
Lost fob blade keysEvery Mercedes A-Class W176 job starts the same way — confirm the platform, read the immobiliser, then programme. We follow the manufacturer-spec procedure every time, and you see the new key working before we leave.
W176 confirmed as FBS3 from registration. 5 minutes. The W177 successor (2018+) is mostly FBS4 — we tell you upfront if it's outside our scope.
Connect via OBD, read immobiliser state. Credentials extracted for AKL.
New fob programmed to EIS. Engine starts, locks operate, all functions verified before we leave.
Covering the full W176 — A-Class hatchback (FBS3) range. These are the variants we work on most often:
Lost the only key to my A180 outside the school gates. DashTech came out same afternoon, sorted it in 100 minutes on the school car park.
Spare key for my A45 AMG — wanted a backup before the warranty ran out. Quick on the driveway in Cobham. Same OEM fob as Mercedes would supply.
ELV started playing up on my A220 — intermittent no-start. DashTech diagnosed properly, fitted an emulator, reprogrammed both keys. Couldn't fault them.
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