[Free Fix] Need key code after theft recovery of 1992 Mercedes Benz 300TE

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Outlawstar
Member since November 2022 • 49 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 1992 Mercedes Benz 300TE?

Posted on September 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 846 posts

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

Posted on September 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Quantumflux
Member • 73 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1992 Mercedes Benz 300TE—might work for mine too.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 7 posts

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

September 27, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 52 posts

Using this on my 1992 Mercedes Benz 300TE now. Hope it works.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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