[Solved] Where do dealerships get the key code to program FORD KA 1600 16V keys?

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Javaking
Member since March 2022 • 30 posts

Where's the key code stored in my FORD KA 1600 16V for key programming?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1940 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD KA 1600 16V. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Omegadog
Member • 59 posts

My FORD KA 1600 16V won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 102 posts

I tried this with my FORD KA 1600 16V but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 17, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 16 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my FORD KA 1600 16V for days.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 88 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 FORD KA 1600 16V.

September 19, 2024 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 143 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start FORD KA 1600 16Vs?

September 20, 2024 Reply
Electric
Member • 38 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my FORD KA 1600 16V.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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