[Update] Locked out of my 2012 Ford Fiesta, missing PIN code

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Younggun
Member since October 2022 • 73 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 2012 Ford Fiesta - where's the key code?

Posted on December 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1526 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Ford Fiesta. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Zetajones
Member • 37 posts

Key code problems with my 2012 Ford Fiesta as well. Subscribed!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Megamind
Member • 24 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2012 Ford Fiesta?

December 26, 2024 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 59 posts

Anyone try this on a 2012 Ford Fiesta with push-button start?

December 27, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 139 posts

Following this for my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Please update if it works!

December 28, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 90 posts

This just might solve my 2012 Ford Fiesta's ignition issue.

December 29, 2024 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 92 posts

I’m not alone! My 2012 Ford Fiesta is doing the same thing.

December 30, 2024 Reply

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