[Solved] Does warranty cover key code cost for 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 XD?

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Turboboost
Member since November 2022 • 114 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 XD?

Posted on September 13, 2024
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Posted on September 14, 2024

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Matrixfan
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