[Success] 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Wildcard
Member since March 2022 • 42 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class - where's the key code?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (6)

Yellowdog
Member • 50 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class too!

February 08, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 146 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class, hope this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 91 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 131 posts

Just what I needed! My 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class has been acting up lately.

February 11, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 17 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 99 posts

My 2002 Mercedes Benz C Class just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 13, 2025 Reply

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