[Free Fix] Need help: how to unlock a Ford B Max without the ignition code

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Ford B Max key?

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I have the same Ford B Max and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Following this for my Ford B Max. Please update if it works!

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ford B Max owner.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Ford B Max, hope this helps.

Good luck to everyone dealing with Ford B Max key issues!

Will this work for older Ford B Maxs? Mine's a 2009.

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