[Solution] 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class not starting - no key programming code

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Orangecrush
Member since May 2023 • 44 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 122 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class all week. Hope this helps.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 7 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class won’t recognize the key.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 54 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class before?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 53 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class. Need the code badly.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 150 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 21 posts

This thread might save my 2012 Mercedes Benz M Class. Thanks everyone!

October 02, 2024 Reply

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