[Closed] Looking for my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren's factory key code to program a key

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Bluemoon
Member since February 2023 • 64 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren?

Posted on February 13, 2025
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 SLR McLaren. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 47 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren as well.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 27 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 48 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 69 posts

Saved me from towing my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren. Thanks!

February 17, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 105 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren!

February 18, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 67 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2008 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren's mystery code.

February 19, 2025 Reply

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