[Success] Dealer vs locksmith for Brabus 850 key code

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Urbanlegend
Member since July 2023 • 149 posts

Need my Brabus 850's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1815 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Brabus 850. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Jumpman
Member • 56 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Brabus 850, would this method still work?

September 25, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 6 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Brabus 850. This is a lifesaver.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 102 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Brabus 850 for a while.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 139 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Brabus 850 too.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 12 posts

Been here before with my Brabus 850. Let’s see if this one works.

September 29, 2024 Reply

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