[Recommended Fix] My MercedesBenz 600SL remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Where do I get the key code for my MercedesBenz 600SL to make a spare key?

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Trying this on my MercedesBenz 600SL later. Will report back.

Just checking in to say this helped with my MercedesBenz 600SL. Thanks!

Waiting to see if this will work on my MercedesBenz 600SL as well.

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