[Confirmed Fix] Ignition won’t engage on 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class - missing PIN?

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Karmaking
Member since December 2021 • 71 posts

How to get my 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1579 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Ninjastar
Member • 125 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 47 posts

I have a 2011 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class, will this method work for that year?

May 04, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 126 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 31 posts

Does this method work for the 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class models from 2010 onward?

May 06, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 63 posts

Saved me from towing my 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class. Thanks!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 80 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2000 Mercedes Benz CL Class!

May 08, 2025 Reply

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