[Update] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my Ford DePaolo?

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Yellowbird
Member since December 2021 • 130 posts

Need my Ford DePaolo's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford DePaolo. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Neondream
Member • 134 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Ford DePaolo's key code.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 59 posts

This thread might save my Ford DePaolo. Thanks everyone!

October 31, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 62 posts

Worked for someone with a Ford DePaolo? Need to hear it!

November 01, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 38 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Ford DePaolo. Huge thanks!

November 02, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 113 posts

Been here before with my Ford DePaolo. Let’s see if this one works.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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