[Status: Resolved] Programmed new key but FORD FOCUS 2000 16V still won’t start - code?

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Silversurf
Member since August 2022 • 71 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my FORD FOCUS 2000 16V?

Posted on April 06, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 07, 2025

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Gamemaster
Member • 90 posts

Following this for my FORD FOCUS 2000 16V. Please update if it works!

April 07, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 107 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my FORD FOCUS 2000 16V.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 128 posts

This just might solve my FORD FOCUS 2000 16V's ignition issue.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 30 posts

I have the same FORD FOCUS 2000 16V and I'm also trying to find the key code.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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