[Completed] Help needed - Brabus 67 V12 not recognizing replacement key

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Where's the key code hidden on a Brabus 67 V12 for key programming?

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Brabus 67 V12. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Does this method work for the Brabus 67 V12 models from 2010 onward?

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Brabus 67 V12.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Brabus 67 V12.

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