[Confirmed] Can't program new key without code for 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class

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Laughingman
Member since December 2022 • 21 posts

How can I obtain my 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1048 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 8 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 8 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 103 posts

Was about to give up on my 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class, but this gives me hope.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 118 posts

My 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class just blinks. I think this might fix it.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 81 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class. Giving it a go myself.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 128 posts

This just might solve my 2002 Mercedes Benz S Class's ignition issue.

May 01, 2025 Reply

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