[Status: Resolved] 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Rocketman
Member since June 2023 • 122 posts

Looking for my 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 24, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Zetareticuli
Member • 85 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class key issues!

August 25, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 8 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 124 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class's key code.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 98 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class. This might do it.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 72 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1994 Mercedes Benz C Class all week. Hope this helps.

August 29, 2024 Reply

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