[Closed] MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Yellowfin
Member since April 2022 • 130 posts

How can I obtain my MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on November 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 03, 2024

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Lightspeed
Member • 47 posts

This thread might save my MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van. Thanks everyone!

November 03, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 51 posts

Key code problems with my MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van as well. Subscribed!

November 04, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 50 posts

My MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 05, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 70 posts

Been here before with my MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van. Let’s see if this one works.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 138 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my MercedesBenz Metris Cargo Van for a while.

November 07, 2024 Reply

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