[Solution] Where do I enter key programming code in 2004 Mercury Monterey?

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Vectorprime
Member since January 2022 • 13 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2004 Mercury Monterey

Posted on August 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1066 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Mercury Monterey. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (3)

Wildthing
Member • 11 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2004 Mercury Monterey.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 70 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2004 Mercury Monterey—need the code first.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 85 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2004 Mercury Monterey as well.

August 06, 2024 Reply

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