[Status: Resolved] My 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Quicksilver
Member since March 2023 • 80 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS?

Posted on April 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 10, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitaldude
Member • 91 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS?

April 10, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 27 posts

My 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 120 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS?

April 12, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 50 posts

Been stuck with my 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 118 posts

Trying this on my 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS later. Will report back.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 47 posts

Was about to give up on my 2021 Mercedes Benz CLS, but this gives me hope.

April 15, 2025 Reply

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