[Completed] Replaced steering column, now Brabus Crawler won’t start - code?

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Alphamax
Member since June 2022 • 17 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Brabus Crawler for making new keys?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1901 posts

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

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Madhatter
Member • 63 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Brabus Crawler.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 67 posts

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

January 10, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 43 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Brabus Crawler. Thanks!

January 11, 2025 Reply

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