[Success] Replacing immobilizer module on MercedesBenz GLC300 - need to reprogram?

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Xenogamer
Member since November 2021 • 62 posts

How can I access my MercedesBenz GLC300's key code to program new keys?

Posted on February 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz GLC300. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 21, 2025

Replies (4)

Xenogamer
Member • 71 posts

My MercedesBenz GLC300 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 104 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my MercedesBenz GLC300 as well.

February 22, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 61 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my MercedesBenz GLC300.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Byteme
Member • 135 posts

Was about to give up on my MercedesBenz GLC300, but this gives me hope.

February 24, 2025 Reply

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