[Solved] Brabus E 500 Coupe immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Where's the key code stored in a Brabus E 500 Coupe for making new keys?

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Been here before with my Brabus E 500 Coupe. Let’s see if this one works.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Brabus E 500 Coupe.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Brabus E 500 Coupe.

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