[Status: Resolved] Can’t access immobilizer settings on 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE scanner

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Whitenoise
Member since November 2022 • 72 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE - help?

Posted on April 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerbee
Member • 5 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE!

April 05, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 148 posts

Does this method work for the 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE models from 2010 onward?

April 06, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 82 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 129 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 98 posts

I have the same 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 8 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 CE.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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