[Recommended Fix] Just changed battery, now 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG asks for a PIN code

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Frostymug
Member since June 2022 • 95 posts

Need my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1989 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Digitalnomad
Member • 9 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 111 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 12 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 118 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG—need the code first.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 124 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2003 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG!

January 04, 2025 Reply

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