[Resolved] Ford Fiesta SE Sedan immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Need the factory key code to program a key for my Ford Fiesta SE Sedan

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My Ford Fiesta SE Sedan might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

My Ford Fiesta SE Sedan won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford Fiesta SE Sedan.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Ford Fiesta SE Sedan owner.

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