[Confirmed] MercedesBenz SLC Sportline immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Goldenret
Member since September 2021 • 43 posts

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

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Vectorprime
Member • 112 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my MercedesBenz SLC Sportline, hope this helps.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 128 posts

I’m in the same boat with my MercedesBenz SLC Sportline. This looks promising.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 136 posts

I’ve been locked out of my MercedesBenz SLC Sportline all week. Hope this helps.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 33 posts

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

April 05, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 147 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my MercedesBenz SLC Sportline key code too.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
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Desperate to get my MercedesBenz SLC Sportline running again. Trying this tonight.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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