[Completed] Dealer charging too much for MercedesBenz AMG E53 4matic Plus key code

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Turboboost
Member since November 2021 • 47 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my MercedesBenz AMG E53 4matic Plus?

Posted on April 05, 2025
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Posted on April 06, 2025

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Codemaster
Member • 80 posts

My MercedesBenz AMG E53 4matic Plus refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 133 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 MercedesBenz AMG E53 4matic Plus?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Supernova
Member • 122 posts

Finally, something that might help with my MercedesBenz AMG E53 4matic Plus's key code issue!

April 08, 2025 Reply

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