[Closed] Replacing immobilizer module on 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S - need to reprogram?

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Codeninja
Member since May 2023 • 75 posts

Need my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 10, 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 S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (3)

Redalert
Member • 143 posts

Just what I needed! My 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S has been acting up lately.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 111 posts

My 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 62 posts

Been stuck with my 2018 Mercedes Benz AMG S for weeks. This might be the fix.

March 13, 2025 Reply

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