[Solution] Trying to reprogram key for 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class, don’t have PIN

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Firestarter
Member since January 2022 • 87 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 42 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class's key code.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 87 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 47 posts

My 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 10 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 37 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2020 Mercedes Benz A Class too.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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