[Confirmed] Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Yellowbird
Member since August 2022 • 99 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible - where's the key code?

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Orangecrush
Member • 97 posts

Same problem on my Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible. Watching for any working solutions.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 96 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible this hard?!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 33 posts

Anyone try this on a Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible with push-button start?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 29 posts

My Smart ForTwo Electric Convertible's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 05, 2024 Reply

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