[Working] My 2017 smart fortwo electric drive is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Electric
Member since December 2021 • 69 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2017 smart fortwo electric drive for making new keys?

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 smart fortwo electric drive. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (4)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 63 posts

Just tried this on my 2017 smart fortwo electric drive—anyone else have success?

March 04, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 81 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2017 smart fortwo electric drive, following this thread.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 45 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 smart fortwo electric drive won’t recognize the key.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 114 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2017 smart fortwo electric drive.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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