[Success] How to get the key code to program keys for my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250?

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Vortexx
Member since December 2021 • 88 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250

Posted on April 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 20, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 51 posts

My 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 20, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 81 posts

I think my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 94 posts

I’m not alone! My 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250 is doing the same thing.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 116 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA 250.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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