[Resolved] My Brabus 700 only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Vectorprime
Member since October 2021 • 40 posts

Where's the key code located on a Brabus 700 for key programming?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 824 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Brabus 700. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Goldengate
Member • 110 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Brabus 700.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 141 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Brabus 700, following this thread.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 42 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Brabus 700.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 113 posts

I have the same Brabus 700 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 84 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Brabus 700—need the code first.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 90 posts

My Brabus 700 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

December 09, 2024 Reply

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