[Confirmed Fix] My MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV is bricked - dealer says key code issue

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Vectorprime
Member since March 2022 • 134 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV?

Posted on February 13, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 14, 2025

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Neonqueen
Member • 120 posts

Same problem on my MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV. Watching for any working solutions.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 36 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV. Trying this instead.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 36 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a MercedesBenz GLAClass 250 SUV.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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