[Success] MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Killerbee
Member since January 2022 • 79 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A

Posted on August 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 29, 2024

Replies (3)

Bluesteel
Member • 68 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A before?

August 29, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 46 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A. This is a lifesaver.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 95 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MERCEDES BENZ CLASSE A.

August 31, 2024 Reply

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