[Solved] Got replacement ECU for Mercedes Vito, now code doesn’t match

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Rustynail
Member since July 2023 • 46 posts

Looking for my Mercedes Vito's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 856 posts

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

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Frank
Member • 44 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Mercedes Vito. Thanks!

March 02, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 56 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Mercedes Vito key issue.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 128 posts

If this works for my Mercedes Vito, I owe you big time.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 69 posts

Using this on my Mercedes Vito now. Hope it works.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 76 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mercedes Vito won’t recognize the key.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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