[Closed] Need new fob programmed for 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG S, but don’t have code

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Silverbullet
Member since February 2023 • 26 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG S

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (3)

Electric
Member • 132 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG S.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 17 posts

My 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG S's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 146 posts

I’m not alone! My 2020 Mercedes Benz AMG S is doing the same thing.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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