[Answered] FORD PUMA 1600 16V immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Pandaexpress
Member since May 2023 • 61 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my FORD PUMA 1600 16V for key programming?

Posted on November 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Aceventura
Member • 41 posts

If this works for my FORD PUMA 1600 16V, I owe you big time.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 17 posts

Key code problems with my FORD PUMA 1600 16V as well. Subscribed!

November 30, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 63 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a FORD PUMA 1600 16V.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 100 posts

My FORD PUMA 1600 16V won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 15 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my FORD PUMA 1600 16V.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 150 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my FORD PUMA 1600 16V!

December 04, 2024 Reply

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