Mercedes ML-Class 2nd (W164) (2006–2011) — Key Programming Reference
- Difficulty
- hard
- Lishi / lockout
- HU64
Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)
| Key | Years | FCC ID | P/N | Chip | Freq | Battery | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 MHz · IYZDC07 | 2008–2011 NA (post-IYZDC07 grant 2008-07-23) | IYZDC07 | n/a | Mercedes FBS3 | 315 MHz | CR2025 | HU64 |
| 433.92 MHz · Version 08 | 2005–2011 (Europe MY start 2005; RoW + GCC full run) | n/a | 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 — 2006-2011 W164 M-Class has no DIY onboard programming. Mercedes XENTRY / DAS3 dealer relearn requires SCN coding certificate. Aftermarket Add Key requires VVDI MB Tool + W164 EIS adapter + tokens OR Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3 OR CGDI MB.
- On site: engine off · 13V+ aux + charger · Clear EIS + DAS DTCs.
- Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. Title strongly recommended for AKL. VIN cross-check (W204 is widely-counterfeited body — verify VIN-stamp).
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 (W164 M-Class, 2006-2011) is Mercedes FBS3 NEC EIS era — first SUV generation with NEC EIS. Early 2006-2008 W164 used first-gen Hella NEC EIS; 2009-2011 facelift added security counter revisions. AMG ML63 W164 shares standard EIS architecture. Verify trim + production date — wrong FCC key will not pair.
- FBS3 NEC on this variant (W164 M-Class) requires EITHER Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA + G-Box3 (OBD path) OR Xhorse VVDI MB Tool / Key Tool Plus + W164 EIS adapter cable (W164/X164 family SKU — shares cable with GL X164) OR CGDI MB. W164 is widely-supported on all major FBS3 aftermarket tools.
- W164 AKL is OBD-friendly on full 2006-2011 run. Bench EIS removal only needed for damaged-EIS (water ingress is more common on SUV chassis than sedans — verify EIS integrity before OBD attempt). ML63 AMG shares standard W164 EIS — no AMG-specific quirk.
- AKL on this chassis erases all previously paired FBS3 keys. Bring minimum 2 new Mercedes FBS3 NEC keys FCC IYZDC07. Wrong FCC means scheduled job cannot start.
- W164 AKL is OBD-friendly compared to W166 GLE FBS4 — full 2006-2011 run supports OBD AKL via Autel IM608 + IMKPA + G-Box3 or Xhorse VVDI MB / Key Tool Plus + W164 EIS cable. SUV-specific: water ingress on W164 EIS is documented failure mode — verify EIS integrity before quoting OBD AKL or expect bench escalation.
- AKL erases EIS-paired remotes. Recovered old keys will not authenticate. Verify trim: ML350 / ML450 Hybrid / ML550 / ML63 AMG all share W164 EIS architecture. 2006-2008 early W164 with first-gen Hella EIS may need slightly different password-calc — IMKPA + Xhorse both auto-detect.
Lockout
Door pick / decode: Lishi HU64 (CCW).
26 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-10
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