How to reset Smart Fortwo key fob after changing battery?
Put key into ignition turn to ON don’t try to start .then turn back off then press on the lock button of the key twice ,switch on gear position should read “P”. and not X. Customer: replied 2 years ago. When speaking to smart they said had to go on computer so is that not true I can set and reprogram key without taking to smart?
Which is the factory key for the Smart Fortwo?
It’s simply a key you can unlock the door with and start the engine with plain and simple. The Factory Remote key – The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) remote head key is the key you likely have now for your Smart Fortwo. The downside for this option is a higher price tag.
What to do if you lose your smart fortwo key?
If you’re in need of new keys or just a spare made for your Smart Fortwo, give us a call! You have other options than towing it to a dealer. I know for a fact that most companies have trouble with this car because several of the main programs used by locksmiths to see what keys these take are devoid of any information at all about them.
Can a Smart Fortwo be used as a remote key?
The only real downside to this is that the key doesn’t come with remote keyless entry (RKE) functions (meaning there is no remote). It’s simply a key you can unlock the door with and start the engine with plain and simple.
What to do if your smart fortwo won’t lock?
Re: Smart fortwo ~ doors won’t lock!!! If you can’t unlock the car and even if you get into the car via the boot hatch you still can’t dismiss the key symbol from the speedometer dial, then at the very least the key has gone out of sync with the car. Do you have a spare key you can try? (If not why not? Now you know why you need a spare key!!)
Put key into ignition turn to ON don’t try to start .then turn back off then press on the lock button of the key twice ,switch on gear position should read “P”. and not X. Customer: replied 2 years ago. When speaking to smart they said had to go on computer so is that not true I can set and reprogram key without taking to smart?
What should I do if my key fob is not working?
According to the manual, the boot lock should unlock all of the doors, If the key fob is not working it will need to be re-programmed to the car using diagnostic equipment.
What to do if your car key won’t unlock?
If the key is unable to unlock the front doors, you will need to climb through to either charge the battery if that is the cause or plug in the diagnostic system to program the central locking then unlock using the fob. Unfortunately for models without the backup door lock there is no simple way around it.