[Verified] Code card missing from my Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster, stuck now

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster?

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Does this method work for the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster models from 2010 onward?

Anyone try this on a Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster with push-button start?

This trick worked for my buddy's Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster. Giving it a go myself.

My Mercedes Benz SLS AMG Roadster needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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