[Resolved] Stuck at home with my Ford Comte - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Redbull
Member since October 2021 • 75 posts

Looking for my Ford Comte's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Comte. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 18, 2025

Replies (5)

Nightowl
Member • 108 posts

Trying this out on my Ford Comte today—hoping it works.

March 18, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 116 posts

My Ford Comte won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 19, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 138 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ford Comte. Need the code badly.

March 20, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 126 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Ford Comte?

March 21, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 119 posts

Using this on my Ford Comte now. Hope it works.

March 22, 2025 Reply

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