[Resolved] 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Yellowdog
Member since November 2021 • 36 posts

How can I find my 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG's key code to program a new key?

Posted on May 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 27, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 18 posts

Same problem on my 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG. Watching for any working solutions.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 83 posts

Just tried this on my 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG—anyone else have success?

May 28, 2025 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 40 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG. Trying this now.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 59 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG?

May 30, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 43 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my 2016 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG.

May 31, 2025 Reply

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