[Solution] Where to enter the transponder code in 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty OBD?

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How do I retrieve the key code for my 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty to program a key?

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Just checking in to say this helped with my 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty. Thanks!

My 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty just blinks. I think this might fix it.

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2003 Ford F350 Super Duty!

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