[Closed] Ford Popular not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Neonlights
Member since August 2022 • 15 posts

Looking for my Ford Popular's key code to program a new key

Posted on February 23, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 582 posts

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

Posted on February 24, 2025

Replies (6)

Techguru
Member • 45 posts

Saved me from towing my Ford Popular. Thanks!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 99 posts

Just tried this on my Ford Popular—anyone else have success?

February 25, 2025 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 22 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Ford Popular!

February 26, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 98 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Popular.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 79 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ford Populars?

February 28, 2025 Reply
Redalert
Member • 70 posts

Will this work if the Ford Popular has an aftermarket alarm?

March 01, 2025 Reply

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