[Archived] My 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Pandaexpress
Member since May 2023 • 106 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT?

Posted on May 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Hackman
Member • 119 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT!

May 26, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 148 posts

If this works for my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT, I owe you big time.

May 27, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 50 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT for days.

May 28, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 112 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT. Giving it a go myself.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 61 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG GT.

May 30, 2025 Reply

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