[Fixed] MercedesBenz 300SEL won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Voodooman
Member since December 2022 • 126 posts

How can I retrieve my MercedesBenz 300SEL's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1431 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz 300SEL. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitaldude
Member • 129 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my MercedesBenz 300SEL for a while.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 28 posts

Been stuck with my MercedesBenz 300SEL for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 85 posts

My MercedesBenz 300SEL needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 102 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my MercedesBenz 300SEL for days.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 50 posts

My MercedesBenz 300SEL is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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