[Solution] Can body shop provide key code for 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes?

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Looking for my 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes's key code to program a new key fob

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This trick worked for my buddy's 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes. Giving it a go myself.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes owner.

Just checking in to say this helped with my 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes. Thanks!

This just might solve my 1990 Sauber C9 LM Mercedes's ignition issue.

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