[It Worked!] Trying to reprogram key for MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI, but no PIN code

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Goldengate
Member since December 2022 • 52 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI

Posted on February 19, 2025
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Posted on February 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Icedragon
Member • 113 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI key code too.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 140 posts

My MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 114 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI's key code.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 113 posts

My MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 23, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 60 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my MERCEDES SPRINTER 518 3000 CDI, following this thread.

February 24, 2025 Reply

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