[Issue Closed] Quickest way to get key code for 1993 Ford Thunderbird

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Need my 1993 Ford Thunderbird's key code to program a new transponder key

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1993 Ford Thunderbird for a while.

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1993 Ford Thunderbird too.

Following along—same issue with my 1993 Ford Thunderbird.

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1993 Ford Thunderbird.

I have a 2011 1993 Ford Thunderbird, will this method work for that year?

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