[Confirmed] Got replacement ECU for Smart Forfour, now code doesn’t match

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Moonwalker
Member since December 2021 • 72 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Smart Forfour

Posted on March 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1952 posts

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

Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Pixelpusher
Member • 15 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Smart Forfour for a while.

March 22, 2025 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 139 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Smart Forfour.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 77 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Smart Forfour?

March 24, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 33 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Smart Forfour.

March 25, 2025 Reply

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