[Verified] How locksmiths find key code for MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI

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Cyberghost
Member since March 2022 • 10 posts

Looking for my MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 23, 2025
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Posted on February 24, 2025

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Redalert
Member • 26 posts

My MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 128 posts

Following along—same issue with my MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 59 posts

Same issue here with my MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI, let me know if it works.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 129 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI key issues!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 59 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDI!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
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Does anyone know if this works on push-start MERCEDES A A180 2000 CDIs?

March 01, 2025 Reply

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