[Confirmed] smart 3 Brabus SUV stuck in anti-theft mode - code lost

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Happyfeet
Member since February 2022 • 97 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my smart 3 Brabus SUV?

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 647 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the smart 3 Brabus SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Youngturk
Member • 60 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my smart 3 Brabus SUV.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 69 posts

Been here before with my smart 3 Brabus SUV. Let’s see if this one works.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 117 posts

Just tried this on my smart 3 Brabus SUV—anyone else have success?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 141 posts

I tried this with my smart 3 Brabus SUV but still no luck. Any suggestions?

October 22, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 145 posts

My smart 3 Brabus SUV just blinks. I think this might fix it.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 31 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my smart 3 Brabus SUV!

October 24, 2024 Reply

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