[Status: Resolved] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Mercedes GLC X253_C253?

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Supernova
Member since January 2022 • 52 posts

Where's the key code located on a Mercedes GLC X253_C253 for key programming?

Posted on October 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes GLC X253_C253. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Zetareticuli
Member • 85 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Mercedes GLC X253_C253s?

October 26, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 114 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Mercedes GLC X253_C253.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 24 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mercedes GLC X253_C253.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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