[Update] Need to reset my MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI immobilizer system

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Zombiehunt
Member since March 2022 • 30 posts

Where's the key code located on a MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI for key programming?

Posted on January 14, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 14 posts

I have a 2011 MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI, will this method work for that year?

January 15, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 91 posts

This is exactly what I need for my MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI, thanks for posting!

January 16, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 60 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 64 posts

I’m not alone! My MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI is doing the same thing.

January 18, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 7 posts

Still can’t find the code for my MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI. This might do it.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
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I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a MERCEDES A A200 2000 CDI.

January 20, 2025 Reply

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