[Update] Need key code for 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL with transponder key

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Unclesam
Member since May 2023 • 98 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL

Posted on October 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Redalert
Member • 80 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL this hard?!

October 06, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 71 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL as well.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 33 posts

Just what I needed! My 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL has been acting up lately.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 36 posts

My 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 145 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL this weekend.

October 10, 2024 Reply

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