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How do you program the key of the Mercedes Classe C w204?

Model: Mercedes Classe C W204 - Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Key

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The most well-known and reliable way to program a blank key for a vehicle, such as the Mercedes Class C w204, is through the use of specialized equipment in dedicated centers, connected to the vehicle's control unit via cable to the OBD port. The first phase involves configuring the aforementioned device, then reading the code, inserting the key to be programmed into the designated slot, and storing the code in the transponder.

Clearly, to ensure that everything has gone correctly, it is necessary to perform a test of the engine start, central locking, and so on.


Posted on 15 January 2026 by ScegliAuto


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