[Success] Got replacement ECU for FORD FIESTA 1400 16V, now code doesn’t match

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Metalhead
Member since October 2021 • 126 posts

Looking for my FORD FIESTA 1400 16V's key code to program a new key

Posted on October 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD FIESTA 1400 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Ironwill
Member • 87 posts

Been here before with my FORD FIESTA 1400 16V. Let’s see if this one works.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 145 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my FORD FIESTA 1400 16V.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 19 posts

This just might solve my FORD FIESTA 1400 16V's ignition issue.

October 26, 2024 Reply

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