[Resolved] 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Laserbeam
Member since February 2022 • 116 posts

Need my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on March 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1033 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 99 posts

My 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 45 posts

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

March 28, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 93 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE this weekend.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 138 posts

Will this work for older 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SEs? Mine's a 2009.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 50 posts

My 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 23 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SE key issue.

April 01, 2025 Reply

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