Smart Forfour W453 Key Replacement (2014 onwards)
Intro
The Forfour W453 uses the same key as the Fortwo W453 — a 2-button flip remote, or a 4-button Keyless Go fob on Keyless Go cars. The Forfour itself is the five-door, four-seat Smart, built from 2014. If your Forfour key is lost, broken or no longer works, Kamran can make a replacement at your car.
Which key does the Forfour W453 use?
The standard Forfour W453 key is the same 2-button flip remote the Fortwo W453 uses — lock and unlock, PCF7961 chip, 433MHz, VA2 blade. Keyless Go Forfours use the same 4-button proximity fob as the Fortwo — lock, unlock, panic and hatch, 4A chip, FCC CWTWB1G767. Your registration number tells Kamran which one your car has.
- Standard: flip remote, 2 buttons (lock, unlock), PCF7961 chip, 433MHz, VA2 blade
- Keyless Go: proximity fob, 4 buttons (lock, unlock, panic, hatch), 4A chip, 433MHz, FCC CWTWB1G767, VA2 keyway
Year and generation range
The Forfour W453 is the second-generation Forfour, a five-door car with four seats, built from 2014 in petrol and electric (EQ) form. Like the Fortwo W453, it was jointly developed with Renault and shares its platform and engines with the third-generation Renault Twingo. Pure, Passion and Prime trims used this same key. The year range on this page is "2014 onwards". The end year is not published yet — sources differ on it.
Lost all keys vs spare key
Losing every key and getting a spare are different jobs. With no key left, the new one is built from the car's data. With one key still working, the spare is copied off it and programmed in beside it. Both are done where the car is parked, and ownership is proved first in both cases.
How the key is programmed
A Forfour W453 key is programmed by connecting directly to the car. Specialist equipment is needed, and the job cannot be done at home. A main dealer will not programme an aftermarket key. Kamran confirms the exact tool when you call.
Who does the work
Kamran makes your key himself, after 15 years working on Smart keys.
What affects the price
No price is published on this page yet. The quote is given on the call.
The key version shapes the quote — the standard 2-button key or the Keyless Go 4-button fob. Whether every key is lost or you still have one shapes it too. The quote covers cutting and programming as well as the key itself. Call 07367 634032 with your registration number and Kamran will give you the fixed price before booking.
How long it takes
The time on site is confirmed on the call, once Kamran knows the model and the job — it is not published here.
Proof of ownership
No work starts until ownership is checked. Kamran confirms on the call which documents you need, and nothing is made until they are confirmed.
Common problems for the Forfour W453
The Forfour W453 faults that come up most are a key the car does not pick up, a key that will not open the car, a fob battery that has run flat, and a Keyless Go fob that has stopped working. No battery type is given for the W453 fob on this page yet.
Related models
- Smart Forfour W454 key replacement
- Smart EQ Forfour key replacement
- Smart Fortwo W453 key replacement
Call to action
Ring 07367 634032 now — open 24 hours, mobile service across the West Midlands.
Frequently asked questions
What key does a Smart Forfour W453 use?
A Forfour W453 normally takes a 2-button flip remote (PCF7961 chip, 433MHz, VA2 blade); cars with Keyless Go take a 4-button proximity fob with a 4A chip instead. Which one yours takes is confirmed from your registration number, so have it ready when you call 07367 634032 and Kamran will confirm the key before booking.
Is the Forfour W453 key the same as the Fortwo W453 key?
Yes. The Forfour W453 and the Fortwo W453 use the same key: a 2-button flip remote with a PCF7961 chip on 433MHz and a VA2 blade. Keyless Go versions of both cars use the same 4-button proximity fob. The key is cut and programmed to your car, so have your registration ready and Kamran will confirm the key before booking.
Can I programme a Forfour W453 key myself?
No — it cannot be done at home. Programming a Forfour W453 key needs a direct connection to the car plus specialist equipment, and a main dealer will not programme an aftermarket key. A locksmith or specialist does it at your car instead. Call 07367 634032 and Kamran will confirm the exact method and tool.
I have lost all my Forfour W453 keys. Can you still make one?
Yes. Kamran can make a new Forfour W453 key at your car even when every key is lost — ownership is checked first, before any work starts. Call 07367 634032 with your registration number so he can confirm the documents to have ready. The replacement is cut and programmed at the car, then tested before he leaves.
How much does a Forfour W453 key cost?
Call 07367 634032 and Kamran will quote you a fixed price before booking — the price is confirmed on the call, not published here. Have your registration number ready, because the quote depends on whether you have a working key, which key version your Forfour W453 needs, and whether a blade must be cut.
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