[Answered] Looking for my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA's key code to program a new key fob

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Pixelpusher
Member since November 2021 • 20 posts

How to get my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 27, 2024
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 CLA. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Ultraviolet
Member • 42 posts

Does this method work for the 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA models from 2010 onward?

October 28, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 110 posts

Been here before with my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA. Let’s see if this one works.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 98 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA, hope someone can help.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 97 posts

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

October 31, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 134 posts

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

November 01, 2024 Reply

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