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

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

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

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

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

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

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