[Issue Closed] 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Jazzcat
Member since February 2022 • 113 posts

Looking for my 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Greenlantern
Member • 52 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG? Need to hear it!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 142 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG?

February 10, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 123 posts

This thread might save my 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. Thanks everyone!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 11 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG. Thanks!

February 12, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 68 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2012 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 88 posts

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

February 14, 2025 Reply

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