[Answered] Looking for someone who pulled key code from 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL VIN

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Jedimaster
Member since August 2023 • 111 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL to program a key?

Posted on November 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1746 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 09, 2024

Replies (5)

Moonwalker
Member • 28 posts

Was about to give up on my 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL, but this gives me hope.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 72 posts

Saved me from towing my 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL. Thanks!

November 10, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 84 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL. Thanks!

November 11, 2024 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 104 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL before?

November 12, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 19 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1986 Mercedes Benz 420SEL?

November 13, 2024 Reply

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