[Confirmed Fix] OBD tools that read key code for 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew

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Yankeezulu
Member since November 2021 • 146 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 969 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 109 posts

Been stuck with my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 6 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 117 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 75 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Crew for a while.

October 29, 2024 Reply

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