[Solved] Options when manual is lost for 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen key code

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Vectorprime
Member since January 2022 • 75 posts

How can I obtain my 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1041 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbite
Member • 102 posts

My 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 90 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 79 posts

I have a 2011 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen, will this method work for that year?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 28 posts

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

December 06, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 118 posts

Just what I needed! My 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen has been acting up lately.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 98 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 1994 Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen, hope this helps.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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