[Status: Resolved] Where to enter the transponder code in 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400 OBD?

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Heidi
Member since July 2022 • 142 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400 to program a key?

Posted on April 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 14, 2025

Replies (6)

Xenoking
Member • 137 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400 as well.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 9 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 142 posts

My 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 98 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400. Thanks!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 147 posts

My 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 77 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2017 Mercedes Benz E 400.

April 19, 2025 Reply

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