[Completed] Key code help for Mercedes A Class W176 with chipped keys

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Quantumleap
Member since March 2022 • 72 posts

How can I access my Mercedes A Class W176's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes A Class W176. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumfizz
Member • 137 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Mercedes A Class W176 this weekend.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 25 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Mercedes A Class W176.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 69 posts

My Mercedes A Class W176 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 47 posts

My Mercedes A Class W176's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 99 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Mercedes A Class W176 this hard?!

February 26, 2025 Reply

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