[Confirmed] Got blank key from junkyard - won’t program to 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew

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Blackwidow
Member since July 2023 • 67 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew for key programming?

Posted on May 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1034 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 24, 2025

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Younggun
Member • 32 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew. Trying this now.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 29 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew.

May 25, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 111 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2020 Freightliner Sprinter 4500 Crew.

May 26, 2025 Reply

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