[Solved] VIN to key code service for 1988 Ford Mustang - legit?

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Xenoking
Member since May 2023 • 47 posts

Where do they get the key code to program 1988 Ford Mustang keys at the dealer?

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 651 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Goldengate
Member • 120 posts

My 1988 Ford Mustang's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

October 30, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 139 posts

Just tried this on my 1988 Ford Mustang—anyone else have success?

October 31, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 61 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1988 Ford Mustang.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 33 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 1988 Ford Mustang. This might do it.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 120 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1988 Ford Mustang's key code.

November 03, 2024 Reply

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