[Archived] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class

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Shadowfax
Member since October 2022 • 116 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class

Posted on April 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 17, 2025

Replies (4)

Megamind
Member • 82 posts

I have the same 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 15 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 150 posts

Just what I needed! My 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class has been acting up lately.

April 19, 2025 Reply
Techlord
Member • 48 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2004 Mercedes Benz SLK Class!

April 20, 2025 Reply

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