[Resolved] MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Greenlantern
Member since June 2022 • 134 posts

Need my MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1281 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Gizmoguy
Member • 108 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV too.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 51 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 75 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 60 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 148 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my MercedesBenz GLE SUV 350 SUV for days.

September 03, 2024 Reply

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