[Solved] 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Ultraviolet
Member since November 2021 • 39 posts

How can I obtain my 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on October 24, 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 SLC 300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Ultraviolet
Member • 107 posts

My 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 87 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300. Trying this instead.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 101 posts

My 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 110 posts

My 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 28, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 111 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300.

October 29, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 149 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2018 Mercedes Benz SLC 300?

October 30, 2024 Reply

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