[Recommended Fix] Anyone with experience retrieving ignition codes for 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL?

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Flyingmonk
Member since May 2023 • 15 posts

Need my 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 861 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 10 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL's key code.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 74 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL as well.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 112 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL key issues!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 123 posts

My 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 85 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1993 Mercedes Benz 300 SL won’t recognize the key.

January 13, 2025 Reply

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