[Recommended Fix] My Mercedes Benz W152 flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Frostbyte
Member since September 2021 • 136 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Mercedes Benz W152 - help?

Posted on March 14, 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 W152. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 15, 2025

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 145 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Mercedes Benz W152, hope someone can help.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 141 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Mercedes Benz W152.

March 16, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 108 posts

I tried this with my Mercedes Benz W152 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 17, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 138 posts

I have the same Mercedes Benz W152 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 79 posts

My Mercedes Benz W152 won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 14 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Mercedes Benz W152!

March 20, 2025 Reply

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