[Resolved] My TM Racing SMR 250 key fob works, but car won’t start - code issue?

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Ninjastar
Member since October 2022 • 124 posts

Looking for my TM Racing SMR 250's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1311 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TM Racing SMR 250. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Grace
Member • 44 posts

Finally, something that might help with my TM Racing SMR 250's key code issue!

March 28, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 29 posts

Worked for someone with a TM Racing SMR 250? Need to hear it!

March 29, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 79 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my TM Racing SMR 250. This is a lifesaver.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 25 posts

I really hope this trick works on my TM Racing SMR 250.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 129 posts

I’ve got a 2012 TM Racing SMR 250, would this method still work?

April 01, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 131 posts

Worked for someone with a TM Racing SMR 250? Need to hear it!

April 02, 2025 Reply

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