[Archived] CPI SMX 50 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Orangecrush
Member since April 2023 • 72 posts

Need my CPI SMX 50's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1556 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the CPI SMX 50. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowjacket
Member • 150 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my CPI SMX 50.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 24 posts

Still can’t find the code for my CPI SMX 50. This might do it.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 124 posts

I think my CPI SMX 50 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 5 posts

My CPI SMX 50 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 65 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my CPI SMX 50.

February 06, 2025 Reply

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