[Issue Closed] 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Hotrod
Member since June 2022 • 50 posts

How can I find my 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429's key code to program a new key?

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (5)

Digitalx
Member • 19 posts

My 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 36 posts

I’ve got a 2012 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429, would this method still work?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 84 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 won’t recognize the key.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Kingkong
Member • 113 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 128 posts

I need this so bad for my 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429. Subscribed!

May 02, 2025 Reply

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