[Closed] Need my Smart Fortwo II W451's key code to program a new transponder key

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Luckyluke
Member since June 2023 • 79 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Smart Fortwo II W451?

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1964 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Smart Fortwo II W451. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (5)

Urbanninja
Member • 44 posts

Same problem on my Smart Fortwo II W451. Watching for any working solutions.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 11 posts

Following this for my Smart Fortwo II W451. Please update if it works!

November 27, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 60 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Smart Fortwo II W451?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 131 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Smart Fortwo II W451.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 107 posts

Using this on my Smart Fortwo II W451 now. Hope it works.

November 30, 2024 Reply

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