[Fixed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Ford SMax Vignale Minivan?

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Goldeneye
Member since February 2023 • 95 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Ford SMax Vignale Minivan?

Posted on December 10, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1065 posts

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

Posted on December 11, 2024

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 83 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford SMax Vignale Minivan.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 67 posts

Was about to give up on my Ford SMax Vignale Minivan, but this gives me hope.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Neondream
Member • 70 posts

I have the same Ford SMax Vignale Minivan and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 116 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Ford SMax Vignale Minivan this hard?!

December 14, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 57 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Ford SMax Vignale Minivan. This looks promising.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 67 posts

Same problem on my Ford SMax Vignale Minivan. Watching for any working solutions.

December 16, 2024 Reply

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