[Answered] Can’t access immobilizer settings on Ford SMAX Vignal scanner

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Steelwolf
Member since April 2022 • 115 posts

How can I access my Ford SMAX Vignal's key code to program new keys?

Posted on April 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Ford SMAX Vignal. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 12, 2025

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Crazycat
Member • 107 posts

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

April 12, 2025 Reply
Icemann
Member • 37 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Ford SMAX Vignal this weekend.

April 13, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 52 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Ford SMAX Vignal.

April 14, 2025 Reply

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