[Solved] My MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Vectorx
Member since May 2023 • 21 posts

Looking for my MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 13, 2025

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Codeninja
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This thread might save my MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic. Thanks everyone!

March 13, 2025 Reply
Oldschool
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Saved me from towing my MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic. Thanks!

March 14, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
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I really hope this trick works on my MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic.

March 15, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
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My MercedesBenz CLE450 4matic needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

March 16, 2025 Reply

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