[Archived] Code card lost - Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss won't accept new key

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Ultrasonic
Member since November 2021 • 54 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss to make keys?

Posted on December 02, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1734 posts

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

Posted on December 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 56 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 96 posts

Just tried this on my Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss—anyone else have success?

December 04, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 83 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Bosss?

December 05, 2024 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 32 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss. Huge thanks!

December 06, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 137 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss, hope someone can help.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 72 posts

If this works for my Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss, I owe you big time.

December 08, 2024 Reply

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