Prodecoder HU198 Ford 2017+

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General Instructions video:

Prodecoder HU198 About

Prodecoder HU198 Fordis a mechanical professional tool that can open very fast lock type HU198 for Ford,. In order to be successful with the opening, you must follow a specific procedure. Below in this description you will find General Video Instructions that show step by step the opening methodology. Additionally, one of the greatest challenges that every user faces is how to determine the wrong side of insertions from the right side of insertion.

Prodecoder HU198 - few things to remember

Check the correct positioning- as this is a mechanical tool and not a key, it has a correct side and a wrong side. In the video below you can see how to determine the correct side- it is really easy! When you use the decoder according to the instructions, it can can become an indispensable tool for every professional locksmith not only in the opening, but also in the decoding. After you decode the lock, you can make a duplicate key. You do not need a Tester Key!

Three main wheels, easy to remember

Step 1. Reset Procedure of Prodecoder HU198

turn the turbo wheel to the right / back one with serial number /
close the gate wheel by pushing it in
reset the pins by pushing them down to the maximum through the 6 holes on first side and 4 holes on the second side (10 holes in total) as shown in the picture below 4.
all pins must be aligned, as the picture below.
Now your Prodecoder is ready for the lock opening

Step 2. Inserting Prodecoder into the lock

Close the gate wheel / push it in /
Turn the turbo wheel to the right
Put the decoder inside the lock with a closed gate, and holding the gate wheel fully closed

Step 3. Opening procedure

The most important part is how strong your tension is (on the tension wheel). If it’s too weak – the lock won’t open or it will open very slow. If the tension is too strong – you may break the tool or risk of tool deformation.

Turn the tension wheel to the LEFT (keep holding it). Than turn the turbo wheel to the left until you reach the 1st stop point (we have 1 2 3 4 stop points engraved on the the gate) and return the turbo wheel to the right in its original position. After that you turn the tension wheel to the RIGHT (keep holding it) and then turn the turbo wheel to the left until you reach the 1st stop point (we have 1 2 3 4 stop points engraved on the the gate) and return the turbo wheel to the right in its original position. Repeat this procedure 15-20 times on stop point 1, 15-20 on stop point 2 and 15-20 times of stop point 3 and on point 4. This is what we call “progressive opening”.

Do not rush the tool, the point here is not to reach point 3. When the prodecoder is turned to the opening position, stay in this position and turn the turbo wheel to the stop point on the gate wheel (the opening point). Juggle a little bit Turn to the other side

Important! Right Side or Wrong Side?

When you start the Opening procedure discussed above, but there is no resistance in the Turbo wheel, this means that you are on the Wrong side and you must eject the tool and reverse it on the other side.

General info HU198

HU198 is a modern and highly secure lock profile used in the latest generation of Ford vehicles (from 2017 onwards). It features 10 spaces and 5 depths, with depth 5 being the deepest cut and depth 1 the shallowest. This profile is commonly found on models like the Ford Fiesta, Focus, and other post-2020 Ford vehicles.

When the original key is not available, the Prodecoder HU198 enables fast and efficient opening and decoding of this lock type, without requiring advanced locksmith skills or additional complex tools. Unlike traditional methods that may risk damaging the lock, door, or car interior, the Prodecoder HU198 ensures non-destructive entry—making it the ideal solution for emergency situations or professional fieldwork.

What sets the Prodecoder HU198 apart is its ability to adapt dynamically to each of the 10 pin heights inside the lock. This self-impressioning mechanism allows the tool to accurately capture the lock’s unique code, which can then be used to cut a high-precision duplicate key, even in the complete absence of the original.

With its speed, accuracy, and ease of use, the Prodecoder HU198 is a must-have for any professional dealing with modern Ford vehicles.