[Status: Resolved] Where can I locate the key code to program a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra key fob?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra

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My 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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