[Completed] Anyone with success using OBD tools to get 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster code?

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Killerbee
Member since September 2021 • 109 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster

Posted on October 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1789 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowdog
Member • 28 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 111 posts

Will this work if the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster has an aftermarket alarm?

November 01, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 118 posts

Been stuck with my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 52 posts

Trying this out on my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster today—hoping it works.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 115 posts

Was about to give up on my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadster, but this gives me hope.

November 04, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 42 posts

Will this work for older 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500 Roadsters? Mine's a 2009.

November 05, 2024 Reply

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