[Update] Key code needed for push button 1986 Mercury Cougar

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Aceventura
Member since December 2022 • 129 posts

How can I access my 1986 Mercury Cougar's key code to program new keys?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Mercury Cougar. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (3)

Steelwolf
Member • 83 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 1986 Mercury Cougar, following this thread.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 67 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1986 Mercury Cougar?

March 07, 2025 Reply
Megamind
Member • 38 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1986 Mercury Cougar.

March 08, 2025 Reply

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