[Method] Got a blank key - how to program for MercedesBenz 420 SE?

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Pandaexpress
Member since October 2021 • 56 posts

Trying to program a new key for my MercedesBenz 420 SE - where's the key code?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz 420 SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 20 posts

Following this for my MercedesBenz 420 SE. Please update if it works!

March 11, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 5 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with MercedesBenz 420 SE key issues!

March 12, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 46 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my MercedesBenz 420 SE.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 124 posts

Been here before with my MercedesBenz 420 SE. Let’s see if this one works.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 17 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old MercedesBenz 420 SE.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 30 posts

I have the same MercedesBenz 420 SE and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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