[Issue Closed] 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Knightlight
Member since June 2023 • 107 posts

How can I access my 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 943 posts

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

Posted on October 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Flashgordon
Member • 134 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen, hope someone can help.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 127 posts

Was about to give up on my 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen, but this gives me hope.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 88 posts

Anyone try this on a 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen with push-button start?

October 11, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 108 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen—need the code first.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 45 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1992 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen won’t recognize the key.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 40 posts

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

October 14, 2024 Reply

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