[Status: Resolved] Can car wash access key code for Ford Kuga?

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Techwiz
Member since April 2022 • 108 posts

How can I access my Ford Kuga's key code to program new keys?

Posted on October 12, 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. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (5)

Ghostrider
Member • 40 posts

My Ford Kuga refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 72 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Ford Kuga this hard?!

October 14, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 32 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Ford Kuga.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 60 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ford Kuga, would this method still work?

October 16, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 49 posts

Saved me from towing my Ford Kuga. Thanks!

October 17, 2024 Reply

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