[Update] Ignition won’t engage on 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class - missing PIN?

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Aceventura
Member since September 2022 • 145 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class

Posted on December 31, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Quickdraw
Member • 43 posts

Worked for someone with a 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class? Need to hear it!

January 01, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 58 posts

Really need the key code for my 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class, thanks for sharing!

January 02, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 94 posts

My 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 45 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class, following this thread.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 103 posts

Using this on my 2008 Mercedes Benz S Class now. Hope it works.

January 05, 2025 Reply

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