[Verified] 2002 Mercury Sable only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Xenoking
Member since April 2022 • 107 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2002 Mercury Sable?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Mercury Sable. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (4)

Wildthing
Member • 74 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2002 Mercury Sable as well.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 107 posts

My 2002 Mercury Sable won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 40 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2002 Mercury Sable.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Pandaexpress
Member • 45 posts

Trying this out on my 2002 Mercury Sable today—hoping it works.

October 07, 2024 Reply

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