[Method] Online VIN decoders for smart fortwo convertible key codes

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Zetareticuli
Member since May 2023 • 112 posts

Where's the key code stored in a smart fortwo convertible for making new keys?

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 617 posts

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

Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 89 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my smart fortwo convertible's mystery code.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 60 posts

I’m not alone! My smart fortwo convertible is doing the same thing.

September 08, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 83 posts

My smart fortwo convertible won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Younggun
Member • 36 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my smart fortwo convertible!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 89 posts

If this works for my smart fortwo convertible, I owe you big time.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 88 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my smart fortwo convertible this weekend.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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