[Verified] FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Zombieking
Member since September 2021 • 113 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V

Posted on November 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 17, 2024

Replies (5)

Unclesam
Member • 124 posts

Really need the key code for my FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V, thanks for sharing!

November 17, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 122 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V for days.

November 18, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 74 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 74 posts

Appreciate any advice—my FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V won’t recognize the key.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 70 posts

Got a dead key fob for my FORD BANTAM III 1600 8V. Need the code badly.

November 21, 2024 Reply

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