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INCODE and OUTCODE

jacob-kjer
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Hi.

Im driving an old S-Max 2011 2.0 ECO BOOST.

Im about to add an extra key, hence I need a new INCODE. From 2011 Ford doesn't use the old PATS system anymore. As far as I have understood, the only place where I can get 

such a unique code is by ETIS. But can that actually be true?

Anybody with some bright ideas are more than welcome.

Jacob

 

 

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    11 minutes ago, jacob-kjer said:

    such a unique code is by ETIS. But can that actually be true?

    Even if you wanted to get it from ETIS you couldn't. That site/system was closed down and decommissioned by Ford last year.

    Have you used FORScan to get the OUTCODE ?

    If yes then there are sites which will generate you the INCODE (free).

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    On 10/21/2024 at 10:25 PM, unofix said:

    You first need the OUT code, then enter it in the website below and it will generate the IN code.

    https://www.fordradio.codes/pats/

     

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    15 hours ago, unofix said:

    Even if you wanted to get it from ETIS you couldn't. That site/system was closed down and decommissioned by Ford last year.

    Have you used FORScan to get the OUTCODE ?

    If yes then there are sites which will generate you the INCODE (free).

    Hi.

     

    Thx for your reply.  

    Im using F-COM as my OBD scanner for Ford. But for some strange reason, it will not allow me to get the OUTCODE. It keeps saying Acces not granted. I just email Secons, which developed the program, and asked them the same Q.

    The Web you suggested, https://www.fordradio.codes/pats/ will that work on Ford S-max from 2011?

    br

     

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    5 hours ago, jacob-kjer said:

    will that work on Ford S-max from 2011?

    It should work, it just generates the Incode from the outcode it has no idea what Ford model it is.

    You need to use FORScan and a vLinker FS cable.

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    On 4/7/2024 at 8:59 PM, unofix said:

    FORScan (for use with Windows Laptop) : https://forscan.org/download.html

    It's what many Ford owners use including some Ford technicians.

    vLinker FS, cable for laptop: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-vLinker-Adapter-FORScan-MS-CAN/dp/B0952P4MLP

    vLinker FD, for android phone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-Bluetooth-vLinker-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B08H82WC8L

    vLinker FD+, for iPhone: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vgate-Bluetooth-vLinker-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B08H8JHWP2

     

    Search Tag:   FORScan123

     

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    On 10/30/2024 at 4:10 PM, unofix said:

    It should work, it just generates the Incode from the outcode it has no idea what Ford model it is.

    You need to use FORScan and a vLinker FS cable.

    Hi

    Sorry for my late reply. I off for work until monday night, so I cant scan before that. But I have emailed Focom - now F-Com which provide a similar prof. software product, but for some strange reason it will not give me the OUTCODE in the BCM.

    It keeps saying, access is not granted.

    This is my first issue to solve!

    I will revert once I'm back home.

     

    Jacob.

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