[Answered] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a Ford SeattleITE XXI?

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Need my Ford SeattleITE XXI's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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My Ford SeattleITE XXI's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

I really hope this trick works on my Ford SeattleITE XXI.

Got a dead key fob for my Ford SeattleITE XXI. Need the code badly.

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