[Confirmed Fix] Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car key programming failed - what now?

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Gizmoguy
Member since October 2022 • 146 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car keys?

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 665 posts

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

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphabeta
Member • 24 posts

Trying this on my Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car later. Will report back.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 146 posts

Saved me from towing my Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car. Thanks!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 6 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 108 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car. This looks promising.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 147 posts

My Smart Fortwo Prime Micro Car is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 26, 2025 Reply

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