[Recommended Fix] 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Electricboog
Member since May 2022 • 47 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E?

Posted on March 02, 2025
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Posted on March 03, 2025

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Betamax
Member • 25 posts

This thread might save my 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E. Thanks everyone!

March 03, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 93 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E?

March 04, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
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Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E. Trying this instead.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
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Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1993 Mercedes Benz 500E. This is a lifesaver.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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