[Working] Can I reset the immobilizer on my 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 without dealer?

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Darkhorse
Member since November 2021 • 57 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 1991 Mercedes Benz 300?

Posted on October 21, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 22, 2024

Replies (4)

Purplerain
Member • 134 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1991 Mercedes Benz 300?

October 22, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 78 posts

Trying this out on my 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 today—hoping it works.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 122 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1991 Mercedes Benz 300?

October 24, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 11 posts

I tried this with my 1991 Mercedes Benz 300 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 25, 2024 Reply

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