[Confirmed Fix] Key won’t work on my Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid - is it the PIN code?

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Quantumfizz
Member since December 2022 • 55 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid?

Posted on January 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 01, 2025

Replies (5)

Lightspeed
Member • 33 posts

Same issue here with my Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid, let me know if it works.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 10 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 13 posts

My Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 72 posts

My Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 04, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 126 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Ford CMAX Energi PlugIn Hybrid's key code issue!

February 05, 2025 Reply

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