[Fixed] Need help fast - 1999 Shelby Series 1 immobilizer blocking start

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Quantumpie
Member since September 2022 • 83 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 1999 Shelby Series 1 keys?

Posted on May 19, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Shelby Series 1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 20, 2025

Replies (5)

Frostydog
Member • 95 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1999 Shelby Series 1.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 131 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1999 Shelby Series 1's key code.

May 21, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 22 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1999 Shelby Series 1 this hard?!

May 22, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 57 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 1999 Shelby Series 1.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 47 posts

Been here before with my 1999 Shelby Series 1. Let’s see if this one works.

May 24, 2025 Reply

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