[Verified] FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi won’t respond to key fob - immobilizer problem?

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Shadowfax
Member since November 2022 • 113 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi?

Posted on December 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Thunderbolt
Member • 137 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 78 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 25 posts

Anyone try this on a FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi with push-button start?

December 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 43 posts

My FORD KUGA 2000 TDCi just blinks. I think this might fix it.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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