[Working] Trying to match new key to MercedesBenz S500 ECU - stuck

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Yankeezulu
Member since September 2021 • 83 posts

Looking for my MercedesBenz S500's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz S500. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Xrayvision
Member • 118 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my MercedesBenz S500.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 122 posts

My MercedesBenz S500 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 50 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my MercedesBenz S500.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 99 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my MercedesBenz S500!

February 06, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 65 posts

I think my MercedesBenz S500 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 8 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with MercedesBenz S500 key issues!

February 08, 2025 Reply

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