[Resolved] Trying to reprogram key for 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor, but no PIN code

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Icedragon
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How do I obtain the key code to program a 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor key fob?

Posted on December 20, 2024
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Posted on December 21, 2024

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Heidi
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December 21, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
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Struggling with the same issue on my 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor, following this thread.

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My 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 Kompressor won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

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