[Working] 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Urbanninja
Member since April 2023 • 87 posts

How can I access my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 17, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 18, 2024

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Quantumpie
Member • 81 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 44 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor. Trying this instead.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 45 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor this weekend.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 51 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor. Huge thanks!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 117 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor all week. Hope this helps.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 86 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2004 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor?

December 23, 2024 Reply

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