[Update] All FORD COURIER 1600 16V keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Urbanlegend
Member since May 2022 • 125 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a FORD COURIER 1600 16V key fob?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1811 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD COURIER 1600 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Skywalker
Member • 35 posts

I’m in the same boat with my FORD COURIER 1600 16V. This looks promising.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Rogueone
Member • 66 posts

Following along—same issue with my FORD COURIER 1600 16V.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 129 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my FORD COURIER 1600 16V!

August 23, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 75 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my FORD COURIER 1600 16V key code too.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 84 posts

Why is finding a key code on a FORD COURIER 1600 16V this hard?!

August 25, 2024 Reply

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