[Free Tool] DIY method for retrieving PIN from MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI ECU?

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Xenowarrior
Member since April 2023 • 114 posts

Where's the key code stored on a MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI for programming keys?

Posted on March 29, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Kungfupanda
Member • 35 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI?

March 30, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 46 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI?

March 31, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 72 posts

Been stuck with my MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI for weeks. This might be the fix.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 149 posts

Been here before with my MERCEDES GL GL420 4000 CDI. Let’s see if this one works.

April 02, 2025 Reply

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