[Verified] Dealer charging $150 for MercedesBenz GLB SUV key code - alternatives?

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Looking for my MercedesBenz GLB SUV's key code to program a new key fob

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Exactly what I was looking for to fix my MercedesBenz GLB SUV.

Same issue here with my MercedesBenz GLB SUV, let me know if it works.

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