[Update] All Ford Vedette keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Bluemoon
Member since December 2022 • 69 posts

Looking for my Ford Vedette's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 11, 2025

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Pandaexpress
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I need this so bad for my Ford Vedette. Subscribed!

May 11, 2025 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 120 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Ford Vedette.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Neonlights
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My Ford Vedette's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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