Mercedes GLE-Class 1st (W166) (2016–2019) — Key Programming Reference
- Difficulty
- expert
- Lishi / lockout
- HU64
Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)
| Key | Years | FCC ID | P/N | Chip | Freq | Battery | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 MHz · IYZDC12K | 2016–2019 NA | IYZDC12K | 204Y51100200 | Mercedes FBS4 | 315 MHz | CR2025 | HU64 |
| 433.92 MHz · EU/RoW no-FCC | 2016–2019 Europe / Asia-Pacific / GCC (RoW) | n/a | — | Mercedes FBS3 | 433.92 MHz | CR2025 | HU64 |
Programming procedures
What the job needs
- Add a key: 1 existing working key required.
- All keys lost: no existing working key needed.
- PIN / security code: No PIN — EIS + tokens.
- Online / server access: required — Cloud token req'd.
- On-board (no tool) sequence: not available — 2016-2019 W166 GLE has no DIY onboard programming. Mercedes XENTRY / DAS3 dealer relearn requires SCN coding certificate. Aftermarket Add Key requires VVDI MB Tool + W166 EIS adapter + tokens OR Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3.
- On site: engine off · 13V+ aux + charger · Clear EIS + DAS DTCs.
- Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. Title strongly recommended for AKL. VIN cross-check.
Tool coverage
Documented for this case on: Autel IM608 Pro II · Autel IM508S · Autel KM100 · Xhorse Key Tool Plus · Xhorse Key Tool Max Pro · Lonsdor K518 Pro / K519 · OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus · AutoProPad G2/G3 · Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Launch X431 IMMO Elite / IMMO Plus. Step-by-step menu paths for each tool are in the app.
Notes & cautions
- This chassis (W205 C-Class, 2015-2021) spans TWO FBS4 BGA key generations: 2016-2017 = FCC IYZDC12K (PN A2059053716, HU64 blade), 2018-2019 facelift = FCC IYZDC12K (HU64 blade). Both use Mercedes BGA processor transponder (FBS4) — most secure Mercedes IMMO before MBUX-era W206 IYZMS5I. Verify trim + production date — wrong FCC key will not pair even within W205 family.
- FBS4 BGA on this variant requires EITHER Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3 (OBD-capable on 2016-2017 early builds; bench EIS read for 2018-2019) OR Xhorse VVDI MB Tool + W166 EIS adapter cable (different SKU than W203/W210/W221 — get the W205 cable, not generic). VVDI MB on W205 EIS = ~50-100 online tokens per password calculation; 1 token free daily from Xhorse Dolphin, additional purchased ~$5 each.
- AKL on FBS4 W205 typically requires EIS module removal + bench programming on older firmware; OBD-only AKL works on some 2016-2017 W205 builds via VVDI MB Tool. Verify chip generation before quoting — IYZDC12K (2016-2017) is throughout more often needs bench EIS read.
- AKL on this chassis erases all previously paired BGA keys. Bring minimum 2 new BGA Mercedes keys FCC IYZDC12K. Wrong FCC means scheduled job cannot start. W166 GLE keys are NOT cross-compatible with V167 GLE (2020+ successor).
- W166 AKL on 2016-2017 builds is OBD-only via Autel IM608 + IMKPA + G-Box3 or VVDI MB Tool + W205 cable. 2018-2019 builds (especially IYZDC12K facelift) increasingly require EIS module REMOVAL + bench programming — verify EIS firmware ID via XENTRY scan before quoting, or budget for bench job. Bench job adds ~1-2 hours labor + EIS reinstall + DAS3 reset.
- AKL erases EIS-paired remotes. Recovered old keys will not authenticate — customer must be informed. Verify trim before scheduling: C300 / C43 AMG / C63 AMG / C63 AMG S all share W166 EIS architecture, but AMG variants sometimes have stricter SCN coding requirements post-AKL (battery-disconnect re-init may need XENTRY).
Lockout
Door pick / decode: Lishi HU64 (CW).
39 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-10
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