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Mercedes GLC Key Replacement

Mercedes GLCs have been on Dallas–Fort Worth roads since the 2016 era, and across 1 key generation this model has used 1 different key system — smartkey / keyless go. Whichever yours is, DFW Keys 4 Cars cuts and programs it at your location, 24/7: spare keys, lost-everything replacements, fob programming, and lockouts. Call (214) 717-6398.


About GLC Keys

The table below is our verified key reference for the Mercedes GLC — model years, key types, and the transponder/immobilizer family each generation uses. Generations overlap at boundary years, and trim levels (keyed vs. push-to-start) can differ within the same year, so we always confirm the exact part by VIN before dispatching.

Model / GenerationYearsKey TypeTransponder / ImmobilizerBlade / FCC
GLC-Class (X253)2016–2023SmartKey / Keyless GoFBS4HU64

Security System & Immobilizer

Mercedes pairs its infrared SmartKey with the EIS/EZS ignition module under the FBS3 (and now FBS4) security scheme — the reason generic tools fail and dealer quotes run high. Our Mercedes-capable equipment programs FBS3 keys on-site.

On the GLC specifically, the immobilizer families we see are: FBS4. A key that is cut correctly but not programmed to this system will turn the locks and never start the engine — programming is the half of the job that matters.

Which key does your year have?

  • 2016–2023: SmartKey / Keyless Go — FBS4 (HU64)

Our GLC Key Services


Mercedes GLC Key FAQ

I lost the only key to my GLC. What now?

We come to the vehicle, verify ownership, cut a new key from the VIN, and program it on-site. No tow, no dealer wait — this is our most common GLC call.

My GLC is push-to-start. Can you really program that outside the dealer?

Yes. Late-model GLCs (2016–2023) use a proximity smart key on the FBS4 system — our trucks carry the fobs and the programmer. We cut the emergency blade too.

How fast can you reach my GLC in DFW?

We dispatch the nearest mobile unit across the whole metroplex, 24/7. Call (214) 717-6398 with your location and we’ll give you an honest ETA.