[Solved] Looking for key code solution for my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320

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Omegadog
Member since June 2022 • 136 posts

Need my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1281 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Mercedes Benz E320. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (6)

Greenlantern
Member • 31 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320's key code issue!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 134 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 91 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320!

May 03, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 104 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 this weekend.

May 04, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 64 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1998 Mercedes Benz E320.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 94 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1998 Mercedes Benz E320 too.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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