[Status: Resolved] Locked out of my Ford Eight, missing PIN code

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Diana
Member since December 2021 • 72 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a Ford Eight for key programming?

Posted on September 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 710 posts

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

Posted on September 19, 2024

Replies (3)

Dragonfly
Member • 7 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ford Eight.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 128 posts

I tried this with my Ford Eight but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 32 posts

I’m not alone! My Ford Eight is doing the same thing.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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