[Status: Resolved] 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class repair stalled - missing immobilizer code

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Karmaking
Member since June 2023 • 92 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Rustynail
Member • 22 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 105 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

February 23, 2025 Reply
Heidi
Member • 20 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class's mystery code.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 120 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2012 Mercedes Benz SL Class for a while.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 117 posts

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

February 26, 2025 Reply

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