[Closed] How to get the key code to program keys for my 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG?

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Techlord
Member since August 2021 • 91 posts

How can I retrieve my 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 01, 2025

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Zombieking
Member • 106 posts

Key code problems with my 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG as well. Subscribed!

March 01, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 78 posts

My 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 37 posts

I tried this with my 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 03, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 118 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 125 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG key issues!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
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My 2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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