[Method] DIY method to find key code for 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger

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Superfly
Member since March 2023 • 122 posts

Need my 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on April 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 06, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphaomega
Member • 76 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 82 posts

Using this on my 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger now. Hope it works.

April 07, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 88 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger too.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 63 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2012 Ford Transit Connect Passenger. Giving it a go myself.

April 09, 2025 Reply

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