[Closed] Can't find key code for my MercedesBenz R350 - help!

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How to get the key code to program keys for my MercedesBenz R350?

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start MercedesBenz R350s?

Finally, something that might help with my MercedesBenz R350's key code issue!

Finally, something that might help with my MercedesBenz R350's key code issue!

Following along—same issue with my MercedesBenz R350.

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