[Free Fix] Locked out of my MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI - don’t have the key code

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Digitalx
Member since June 2022 • 101 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI?

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Ghostrider
Member • 139 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI!

September 13, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 124 posts

My MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 14, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 23 posts

Using this on my MERCEDES E E320 3000 CDI now. Hope it works.

September 15, 2024 Reply

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