[Confirmed Fix] Can I bypass ignition lock on 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 with code?

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Cosmicray
Member since December 2022 • 19 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350

Posted on December 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1323 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 16, 2024

Replies (4)

Superfly
Member • 88 posts

This just might solve my 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350's ignition issue.

December 16, 2024 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 105 posts

Following this for my 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350. Please update if it works!

December 17, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 56 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350 owner.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 38 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2008 Mercedes Benz CLK350!

December 19, 2024 Reply

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