[Archived] Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Outlawjoe
Member since September 2022 • 106 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car key fob?

Posted on August 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 953 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Outlawstar
Member • 147 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car this hard?!

August 07, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 67 posts

My Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 145 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car?

August 09, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 22 posts

Anyone try this on a Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car with push-button start?

August 10, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 9 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 20 posts

Been stuck with my Smart ForFour Prime Micro Car for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 12, 2024 Reply

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