[Issue Closed] Trying to revive old 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E - no key code available

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Orangesoda
Member since January 2022 • 58 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E?

Posted on February 24, 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 400 E. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 68 posts

Been here before with my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E. Let’s see if this one works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 144 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 94 posts

I need this so bad for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E. Subscribed!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 134 posts

My 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 101 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E too!

March 01, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 93 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1992 Mercedes Benz 400 E for a while.

March 02, 2025 Reply

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