[Completed] Using OBD to get PIN code for 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD - safe?

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Lightspeed
Member since July 2023 • 33 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 969 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Icecold
Member • 9 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD. Trying this now.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 30 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD before?

August 14, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 133 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 33 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD. Need the code badly.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 71 posts

Trying this out on my 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD today—hoping it works.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 36 posts

My 1985 Mercedes Benz 300TD is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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