[Confirmed] Options when VIN is unreadable for Ford Prima key code

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Highvoltage
Member since July 2023 • 130 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Ford Prima for making new keys?

Posted on September 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1013 posts

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

Posted on September 25, 2024

Replies (5)

Gamemaster
Member • 64 posts

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

September 25, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 141 posts

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

September 26, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 28 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Ford Prima.

September 27, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 45 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Ford Prima, hope this helps.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 22 posts

This thread might save my Ford Prima. Thanks everyone!

September 29, 2024 Reply

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