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

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

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

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

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

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