[Solution] Key code not working on my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI

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Netsurfer
Member since October 2022 • 149 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI - help?

Posted on April 22, 2025
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Posted on April 23, 2025

Replies (5)

Uncleben
Member • 89 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI?

April 23, 2025 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 74 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 108 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 33 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI. This is a lifesaver.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 103 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my MERCEDES VITO 109 2200 CDI, following this thread.

April 27, 2025 Reply

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