[Update] Is there a master key for the 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC?

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Cosmokid
Member since November 2021 • 85 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC for key programming?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1966 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 15 posts

Worked for someone with a 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC? Need to hear it!

January 19, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 77 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC—might work for mine too.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 41 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC before?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 19 posts

My 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 76 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 80 posts

This just might solve my 1991 Mercedes Benz 560SEC's ignition issue.

January 24, 2025 Reply

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