[Solved] Trying to revive old MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI - no key code available

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Alphamax
Member since November 2021 • 126 posts

Need my MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 952 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Deltaforce
Member • 74 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI this weekend.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 45 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI this weekend.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 143 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI. Huge thanks!

August 22, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 85 posts

Same issue here with my MERCEDES E E320 3200 CDI, let me know if it works.

August 23, 2024 Reply

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