[Status: Resolved] Where's the key code located on a TM Racing SMX 450 Competition for key programming?

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Aceventura
Member since May 2023 • 97 posts

How can I obtain my TM Racing SMX 450 Competition's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the TM Racing SMX 450 Competition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 01, 2025

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 11 posts

Just tried this on my TM Racing SMX 450 Competition—anyone else have success?

May 01, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 82 posts

This just might solve my TM Racing SMX 450 Competition's ignition issue.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 63 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my TM Racing SMX 450 Competition. Thanks!

May 03, 2025 Reply

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