[Closed] Replacing remote for Ford SMax ST Line Mini - need access code?

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Titanium
Member since March 2023 • 52 posts

Need my Ford SMax ST Line Mini's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on January 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford SMax ST Line Mini. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Turboboost
Member • 106 posts

Been stuck with my Ford SMax ST Line Mini for weeks. This might be the fix.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 120 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ford SMax ST Line Mini key issues!

January 10, 2025 Reply
Betatest
Member • 108 posts

My Ford SMax ST Line Mini is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 9 posts

Anyone try this on a Ford SMax ST Line Mini with push-button start?

January 12, 2025 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 89 posts

My Ford SMax ST Line Mini's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 13, 2025 Reply

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