[Verified] Looking for a way to read my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra's transponder code

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Irongiant
Member since June 2022 • 106 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra?

Posted on January 04, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 05, 2025

Replies (6)

Timemachine
Member • 141 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobras?

January 05, 2025 Reply
Misterx
Member • 88 posts

Trying this out on my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra today—hoping it works.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 148 posts

My 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 31 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra's key code.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 124 posts

Trying this on my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra later. Will report back.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 87 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1999 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. Huge thanks!

January 10, 2025 Reply

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