[Solution] Lost transponder code for my Yamaha Smax - any ideas?

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Cyberghost
Member since January 2023 • 71 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Yamaha Smax?

Posted on January 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Yamaha Smax. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 20, 2025

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 146 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Yamaha Smax.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 111 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Yamaha Smax too!

January 21, 2025 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 35 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Yamaha Smax, hope this helps.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 129 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Yamaha Smax too!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 55 posts

Does this method work for the Yamaha Smax models from 2010 onward?

January 24, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 98 posts

Just tried this on my Yamaha Smax—anyone else have success?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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