[Confirmed] Just installed push start on my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class - need new code?

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Zetareticuli
Member since December 2021 • 35 posts

Looking for my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowjacket
Member • 31 posts

Key code problems with my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class as well. Subscribed!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 30 posts

My 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 123 posts

My 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 63 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class, hope someone can help.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 98 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class's mystery code.

August 27, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 43 posts

This just might solve my 2020 Mercedes Benz C Class's ignition issue.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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