[Completed] Programming new key for Smart fortwo coupe electric drive - don’t know code

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Shadowfax
Member since July 2022 • 45 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Smart fortwo coupe electric drive?

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1901 posts

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

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (3)

Pandaking
Member • 45 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Smart fortwo coupe electric drive for a while.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 97 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Smart fortwo coupe electric drive too!

September 10, 2024 Reply
Jazzcat
Member • 20 posts

My Smart fortwo coupe electric drive won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 11, 2024 Reply

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