[Confirmed] MercedesBenz C300 Coupe remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Where's the key code hidden on my MercedesBenz C300 Coupe for key programming?

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Can’t believe this worked on my MercedesBenz C300 Coupe. Huge thanks!

Same issue here with my MercedesBenz C300 Coupe, let me know if it works.

I think my MercedesBenz C300 Coupe has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

My MercedesBenz C300 Coupe is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a MercedesBenz C300 Coupe before?

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my MercedesBenz C300 Coupe key code too.

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