[Solved] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Brabus CLS 55?

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Brabus CLS 55 key?

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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Brabus CLS 55, hope this helps.

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My Brabus CLS 55 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

I’ve been locked out of my Brabus CLS 55 all week. Hope this helps.

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