[Confirmed] Code card lost - 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 won't accept new key

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Bob
Member since March 2023 • 68 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2005 Mercedes Benz E320?

Posted on September 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1050 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphawolf
Member • 59 posts

My 2005 Mercedes Benz E320's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 28, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 52 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2005 Mercedes Benz E320.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 117 posts

If this works for my 2005 Mercedes Benz E320, I owe you big time.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 86 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 55 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2005 Mercedes Benz E320s?

October 02, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 28 posts

Will this work if the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320 has an aftermarket alarm?

October 03, 2024 Reply

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