[Working] Trying to flash ECU on 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class, code mismatch error

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Nighthawk
Member since September 2022 • 28 posts

Need my 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 841 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Greenlantern
Member • 26 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class's key code.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 105 posts

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

February 13, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 122 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 110 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class as well.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 88 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 27 posts

Using this on my 2012 Mercedes Benz R Class now. Hope it works.

February 17, 2025 Reply

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