[Solved] How dealers get key codes for Mercedes ML W163

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Ironman
Member since July 2023 • 101 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Mercedes ML W163 key fob?

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 560 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercedes ML W163. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 58 posts

My Mercedes ML W163 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 136 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mercedes ML W163.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 94 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Mercedes ML W163 this weekend.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 117 posts

My Mercedes ML W163 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 95 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Mercedes ML W163. This looks promising.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 82 posts

I tried this with my Mercedes ML W163 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 07, 2025 Reply

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