[Archived] How to reset my Ford Transit Connect XL Car's immobilizer?

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Thunderbolt
Member since March 2022 • 101 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Ford Transit Connect XL Car to make keys?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1251 posts

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

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Phoenixrise
Member • 68 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Ford Transit Connect XL Car.

September 21, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 13 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Ford Transit Connect XL Car.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 135 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Ford Transit Connect XL Car all week. Hope this helps.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 131 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Ford Transit Connect XL Car. Need the code badly.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 104 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Ford Transit Connect XL Car.

September 25, 2024 Reply

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