[Method] Bought used 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 - where's the key code?

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Firestarter
Member since November 2021 • 38 posts

Where's the key code located on a 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 for key programming?

Posted on March 29, 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 Sprinter 4500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultrasonic
Member • 46 posts

This just might solve my 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500's ignition issue.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 38 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 105 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500 too.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 56 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500. Thanks!

April 02, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 40 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 81 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 4500. Need the code badly.

April 04, 2025 Reply

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