[Fixed] Trying to revive old MercedesBenz C320 4matic - no key code available

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Laserfocus
Member since November 2021 • 125 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a MercedesBenz C320 4matic?

Posted on September 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1494 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz C320 4matic. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Younggun
Member • 79 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MercedesBenz C320 4matic.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 148 posts

Finally, something that might help with my MercedesBenz C320 4matic's key code issue!

September 24, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 6 posts

My MercedesBenz C320 4matic won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 39 posts

Been here before with my MercedesBenz C320 4matic. Let’s see if this one works.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 129 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my MercedesBenz C320 4matic!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Digitalnomad
Member • 96 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my MercedesBenz C320 4matic key issue.

September 28, 2024 Reply

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