[Free Tool] Trying to revive old Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback - no key code available

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Purplerain
Member since December 2021 • 126 posts

Where do they get the key code to program Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback keys at the dealer?

Posted on May 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 29, 2025

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Blackbelt
Member • 85 posts

Desperate to get my Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback running again. Trying this tonight.

May 29, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 23 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback, thanks for posting!

May 30, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 16 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback.

May 31, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 125 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback?

June 01, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
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I need this so bad for my Smart ForFour Passion Hatchback. Subscribed!

June 02, 2025 Reply

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