[Archived] 1993 Ford Probe immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Whitenoise
Member since December 2022 • 61 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 1993 Ford Probe

Posted on August 21, 2024
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Posted on August 22, 2024

Replies (3)

Jedimaster
Member • 12 posts

I have the same 1993 Ford Probe and I'm also trying to find the key code.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 79 posts

Trying this on my 1993 Ford Probe later. Will report back.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 133 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1993 Ford Probe?

August 24, 2024 Reply

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