[Recommended Fix] Need new fob programmed for Ford Cobra 230 ME, but don’t have code

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Javaking
Member since April 2023 • 14 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Ford Cobra 230 ME

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (6)

Neondream
Member • 107 posts

I tried this with my Ford Cobra 230 ME but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 18, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 77 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Ford Cobra 230 ME. Thanks!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Omegared
Member • 117 posts

My Ford Cobra 230 ME's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 19 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Ford Cobra 230 ME, following this thread.

April 21, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 149 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Ford Cobra 230 ME.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 10 posts

My Ford Cobra 230 ME won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

April 23, 2025 Reply

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