[Solved] Locked out of diagnostics - MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDI asks for access code

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Captaincrunch
Member since March 2022 • 76 posts

Where's the key code stored on a MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDI for programming keys?

Posted on September 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 03, 2024

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Laughingman
Member • 115 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDIs?

September 03, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 140 posts

Looking for the same thing for my MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDI, hope someone can help.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 114 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my MERCEDES CLK CLK220 2200 CDI. Thanks!

September 05, 2024 Reply

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