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Help needed. Ford focus 2018 immobiliser solutions

Traffordt59
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Hi everyone need to the forum but hoping someone can help.

Trying to help a customer of mine who has found themselves in an interesting situation, 2018 ford focus 1.6diesel.. it has keyless entry and push button start..  have the keys but heres the issue is the cars ecu which is located infront of the front left wheel came loose from its mounting brackets fell down infront of the wheel while driving and has been sent flying into a hedge and cannot be found 😳  if second hand correct part no and manufacture ecu was located is it possibly to match immobiliser to car

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    22 minutes ago, Traffordt59 said:

     if second hand correct part no and manufacture ecu was located is it possibly to match immobiliser to car

    No is the answer, if you are trying to do it yourself.

    All Ford vehicles built 2013 onwards can only have the keys/vehicle programmed by a Ford Dealer with their equipment.

    On a 2018 vehicle this will be a Ford dealer only function.

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    I had my 2014 Focus Se key made and programmed by an independent supplier. Key2Go, in NJ, USA.

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    2 hours ago, CARRJ142 said:

    , in NJ, USA.

    You are in the USA, the poster is in Ireland and has a European specification car. The PATS immobiliser and programming is not the same as North America.

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