[Success] Help with key pairing on Ford Iosis MAX - code won’t work

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Where's the key code hidden on my Ford Iosis MAX for key programming?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Iosis MAX.

My Ford Iosis MAX just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

Really hoping this unlocks my Ford Iosis MAX's mystery code.

My Ford Iosis MAX is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

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