[Recommended Fix] Where do I find the key code to program keys for my 1958 Mercury Medalist?

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Betatest
Member since October 2021 • 82 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1958 Mercury Medalist key?

Posted on January 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1958 Mercury Medalist. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Lightspeed
Member • 24 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1958 Mercury Medalist too!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 100 posts

Just tried this on my 1958 Mercury Medalist—anyone else have success?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 18 posts

My 1958 Mercury Medalist has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

January 10, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 143 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1958 Mercury Medalist. This might do it.

January 11, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 103 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1958 Mercury Medalist.

January 12, 2025 Reply

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