[Archived] Locked out of my MercedesBenz Sprinter DC Chassis Cab, missing PIN code

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my MercedesBenz Sprinter DC Chassis Cab

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Just checking in to say this helped with my MercedesBenz Sprinter DC Chassis Cab. Thanks!

My MercedesBenz Sprinter DC Chassis Cab's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

My MercedesBenz Sprinter DC Chassis Cab won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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