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

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

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

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

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