[Confirmed] Is immobilizer PIN same across all 1965 Ford Cobra trims?

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Electriceel
Member since December 2022 • 30 posts

How can I obtain my 1965 Ford Cobra's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1898 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1965 Ford Cobra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (4)

Dragonfly
Member • 14 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 1965 Ford Cobra key issues!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 114 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1965 Ford Cobra. This looks promising.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 97 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 1965 Ford Cobra—need the code first.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Hackman
Member • 147 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1965 Ford Cobra?

May 10, 2025 Reply

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