[Method] Need PIN to add second key to 1989 Ford Mustang

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Luckyluke
Member since February 2022 • 100 posts

How can I retrieve my 1989 Ford Mustang's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1800 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Ford Mustang. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (4)

Invisible
Member • 93 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 1989 Ford Mustang owner.

October 13, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 88 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1989 Ford Mustang too.

October 14, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 8 posts

Will this work if the 1989 Ford Mustang has an aftermarket alarm?

October 15, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 97 posts

My 1989 Ford Mustang is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

October 16, 2024 Reply

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