[Free Solution] How do I know if my Ford SYNus has an immobilizer?

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Need my Ford SYNus's key code to program a new transponder key

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

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Trying this out on my Ford SYNus today—hoping it works.

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

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Ford SYNus. Trying this instead.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Ford SYNus.

Worked on my cousin’s Ford SYNus—might work for mine too.

Will this work for older Ford SYNuss? Mine's a 2009.

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