[Status: Resolved] Trying to program a new key for Ford Cup V8 - code required?

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Ultrasonic
Member since August 2021 • 147 posts

Looking for my Ford Cup V8's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 546 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Cup V8. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (4)

Alice
Member • 136 posts

My Ford Cup V8 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 13 posts

Following along—same issue with my Ford Cup V8.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 135 posts

Same problem on my Ford Cup V8. Watching for any working solutions.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 10 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ford Cup V8 key code too.

September 08, 2024 Reply

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