[It Worked!] Looking for my MercedesBenz E400's key code to program a new key fob

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my MercedesBenz E400

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This is exactly what I need for my MercedesBenz E400, thanks for posting!

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MercedesBenz E400.

I’ve been locked out of my MercedesBenz E400 all week. Hope this helps.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my MercedesBenz E400. Trying this now.

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