[Confirmed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Mercedes Benz Vito?

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Yellowbird
Member since May 2023 • 86 posts

Where's the key code located on a Mercedes Benz Vito for key programming?

Posted on October 26, 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 Vito. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (3)

Killerinst
Member • 94 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Mercedes Benz Vito too!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 99 posts

Been here before with my Mercedes Benz Vito. Let’s see if this one works.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 113 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercedes Benz Vito with push-button start?

October 29, 2024 Reply

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