Ford Fiesta Mk8 Puma Key Fob Remote Control K1BT-15K601-DE

Used key – requires programming

The key requires programming (coding) by a specialist to be fully functional. Ford Fiesta Mk8 Puma Key Fob Remote Control is an original component from the Electronic control modules and controllers group, designed to operate the central locking and remote control functions in selected Ford models. Thanks to its factory design, it ensures consistency with the vehicle's electronics and enables seamless integration with the existing security system, which translates into convenience in daily operation.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 2745388
• Mark: Ford
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 2745388
• Substitutable numbers: 2745388, K1BT-15K601-DE, K1BT15K601DE
• Part type: Central Timing Module
• Category: ECUs & Computer Modules

Purpose and function in the vehicle's electronic system

The presented key fob is a component of the remote control system, working with factory body control modules in Ford Fiesta Mk8 and Ford Puma models. As a part from the Electronic control modules and controllers category, it is responsible for wireless communication with the vehicle, enabling, among other things, convenient opening and closing of the car without the need to use a traditional mechanical lock. The original design of the remote allows for maintaining compatibility with factory programming and diagnostic procedures, which is essential when working with service testers and during adaptation to a specific vehicle. Thanks to this, the key fob can be correctly assigned to the vehicle in accordance with the requirements of the immobilizer system and the manufacturer's security features.

Benefits of using an original Ford remote

Using an original remote in a Ford Fiesta Mk8 or Ford Puma provides a number of practical benefits in daily use:

• maintaining full compatibility with body electronics and security systems,
• consistent operation with the factory central locking and comfort functions,
• possibility of operation and configuration in accordance with manufacturer procedures,
• easier diagnostics in the event of potential remote control system failures. For the user, this means stable system operation, predictable vehicle behavior, and a reduction in the risk of problems resulting from the use of non-original replacements with uncertain parameters.

Product characteristics and vehicle integration

The key fob has been designed as a component that works with a specific generation of Ford electronics, which facilitates its integration with body control modules. This makes it possible to maintain a uniform logic of operation for all remote functions, such as lock control or selected comfort functions, in accordance with the vehicle's configuration. The product comes from the group of original Ford solutions, which helps maintain the consistency of the entire electronic system. For workshops and service centers, this means a predictable matching and programming process, and for the user – the convenient, factory-standard operation of the remote.

Product condition and service application

The offered key fob is a used item, which makes it an attractive option for vehicle service when it is necessary to replace a damaged or lost remote while controlling costs. This type of solution is often chosen in professional automotive electronics workshops, where both functionality and repair economy are important. Before installation and adaptation, it is recommended to verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version and to carry out programming in accordance with Ford procedures, using appropriate diagnostic tools.

Expanding the Ford electronics system and educational materials

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the body electronics area in your Ford and need other components from the same group, such as comfort controllers, central locking modules, or other remote controls, check out the available parts in the Ford electronic control modules and controllers category. For a better understanding of how original used electronic components affect the character and behavior of a vehicle, it is worth reading an article describing the role of factory modules and equipment in maintaining the Audi brand's DNA – you can find it here: Audi and emotions in their purest form. How do used parts help maintain the brand's DNA?.