[Status: Resolved] Need my MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic's key code to program a new transponder key

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic?

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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic.

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic?

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic.

I have the same MercedesBenz R320 CDI 4matic and I'm also trying to find the key code.

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