[Update] Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis?

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Xenoking
Member since March 2023 • 115 posts

How can I obtain my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Younggun
Member • 81 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 72 posts

Worked for someone with a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis? Need to hear it!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 109 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 Mercury Grand Marquis before?

August 15, 2024 Reply

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