[Closed] Need programming code to activate new key for FORD FIESTA V 1800 TD

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Where can I locate the key code to program a FORD FIESTA V 1800 TD key fob?

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Will this work for older FORD FIESTA V 1800 TDs? Mine's a 2009.

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