[Closed] Code card missing from my 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL, stuck now

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Jokersmile
Member since June 2022 • 52 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL keys?

Posted on March 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Frostbyte
Member • 83 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 15 posts

I’m not alone! My 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL is doing the same thing.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 115 posts

Key code problems with my 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL as well. Subscribed!

March 25, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 134 posts

My 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SL's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 26, 2025 Reply

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