[It Worked!] Ford Super Del key reader not responding - code issue?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Ford Super Del

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My Ford Super Del just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

My mechanic said this might help with my Ford Super Del key issue.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Ford Super Del.

I’ve got a 2012 Ford Super Del, would this method still work?

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Ford Super Del.

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Ford Super Del.

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