[Solved] Bought used 2020 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG - transponder code missing

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 2020 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG - help?

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Appreciate any advice—my 2020 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG won’t recognize the key.

My 2020 Mercedes Benz Mercedes AMG won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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