[Success] Ford BMax ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Metalhead
Member since May 2023 • 115 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Ford BMax for key programming?

Posted on September 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford BMax. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 136 posts

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

September 23, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 130 posts

Was about to tow my Ford BMax. Let me try this first.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 84 posts

Been here before with my Ford BMax. Let’s see if this one works.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 20 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford BMax.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 118 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ford BMax, following this thread.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 57 posts

I tried this with my Ford BMax but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 28, 2024 Reply

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