[Update] 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Electric
Member since December 2021 • 112 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL?

Posted on April 13, 2025
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Posted on April 14, 2025

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Silversurf
Member • 97 posts

My 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 136 posts

Will this work if the 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL has an aftermarket alarm?

April 15, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
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I need this so bad for my 1971 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL. Subscribed!

April 16, 2025 Reply

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