[Resolved] Key won’t work on my Ford Model T - is it the PIN code?

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Outlawjoe
Member since May 2023 • 146 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Ford Model T - where's the key code?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1694 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford Model T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbull
Member • 130 posts

This thread might save my Ford Model T. Thanks everyone!

September 25, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 137 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford Model T.

September 26, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 134 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford Model T.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 88 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Ford Model T before?

September 28, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 28 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Ford Model T, would this method still work?

September 29, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 93 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Ford Model T!

September 30, 2024 Reply

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