[Confirmed Fix] MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Redalert
Member since October 2021 • 25 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van keys?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Ultraviolet
Member • 84 posts

I’ve been locked out of my MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van all week. Hope this helps.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 65 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 47 posts

Why is finding a key code on a MercedesBenz Vito Select Car Van this hard?!

January 25, 2025 Reply

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