[Issue Closed] Trying to program a new key for Ford RS200 - code required?

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Quantumfizz
Member since May 2023 • 115 posts

Looking for my Ford RS200's factory key code to program a key

Posted on September 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1649 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford RS200. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Hotrod
Member • 35 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Ford RS200 key code too.

September 13, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 140 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Ford RS200s?

September 14, 2024 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 141 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Ford RS200.

September 15, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 145 posts

My Ford RS200 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

September 16, 2024 Reply

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