[Recommended Fix] My smart fortwo electric drive coupe is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Warpspeed
Member since November 2021 • 67 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my smart fortwo electric drive coupe?

Posted on October 12, 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 drive coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Jazzhands
Member • 133 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my smart fortwo electric drive coupe key code too.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 99 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my smart fortwo electric drive coupe.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 62 posts

My smart fortwo electric drive coupe won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Phoenixrise
Member • 63 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my smart fortwo electric drive coupe. Thanks!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 116 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my smart fortwo electric drive coupe.

October 17, 2024 Reply

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