[Closed] Any success recovering lost code from old 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 keys?

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Redalert
Member since November 2022 • 35 posts

Looking for my 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320's key code to program a new key

Posted on December 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1395 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Xfactor
Member • 98 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320. This is a lifesaver.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 24 posts

Been stuck with my 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 110 posts

Does this method work for the 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320 models from 2010 onward?

December 07, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 147 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 1999 Mercedes Benz CLK320.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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