[Status: Resolved] Help! Need key code for my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo immediately

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Laughingman
Member since February 2022 • 64 posts

Looking for my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on November 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 24, 2024

Replies (5)

Alphacent
Member • 60 posts

I think my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 24, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 90 posts

This thread might save my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo. Thanks everyone!

November 25, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 149 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 18 posts

My 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 72 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Freightliner Sprinter WORKER Cargo later. Will report back.

November 28, 2024 Reply

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