[Recommended Fix] Anyone bypassed the transponder system on a FORD FIESTA V 1300 8V?

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Steelwolf
Member since June 2022 • 32 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my FORD FIESTA V 1300 8V

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD FIESTA V 1300 8V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (3)

Outlawjoe
Member • 50 posts

Saved me from towing my FORD FIESTA V 1300 8V. Thanks!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 28 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a FORD FIESTA V 1300 8V?

May 03, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 149 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start FORD FIESTA V 1300 8Vs?

May 04, 2025 Reply

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