[Method] Just swapped cluster on my 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen - need new PIN?

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Frostymug
Member since December 2021 • 19 posts

Where's the key code located on a 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen for key programming?

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 23, 2024

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Skywalker
Member • 115 posts

My 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen just blinks. I think this might fix it.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 16 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 63 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 1990 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen, thanks for posting!

August 25, 2024 Reply

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