[Answered] Where's the key code card for Brabus C V8 kept?

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Jumpman
Member since October 2021 • 120 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Brabus C V8?

Posted on November 06, 2024
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Posted on November 07, 2024

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November 07, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 97 posts

My Brabus C V8 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
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November 09, 2024 Reply
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November 10, 2024 Reply

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