[Success] Looking for key code solution for my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230

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Knightlight
Member since July 2022 • 103 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230 - help?

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Mercedes Benz 230. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Zombieking
Member • 74 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230!

August 04, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 98 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1993 Mercedes Benz 230.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 85 posts

I have a 2011 1993 Mercedes Benz 230, will this method work for that year?

August 06, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 115 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230 too!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 117 posts

Been stuck with my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230 for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 57 posts

Been here before with my 1993 Mercedes Benz 230. Let’s see if this one works.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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