[Solved] Do salvage yards keep key codes for Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMGs?

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Flyingdutch
Member since November 2021 • 72 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG keys at the dealer?

Posted on May 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 14, 2025

Replies (5)

Dragonfly
Member • 110 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG with push-button start?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 94 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG with push-button start?

May 15, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 99 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG, hope this helps.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Frank
Member • 35 posts

This just might solve my Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG's ignition issue.

May 17, 2025 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 131 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG. Trying this now.

May 18, 2025 Reply

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