[Archived] Need key code for 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid bought at auction

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Silverfox
Member since February 2023 • 98 posts

Looking for my 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid's key code to program a new key

Posted on April 23, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 24, 2025

Replies (4)

Purplerain
Member • 10 posts

My 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 100 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid.

April 25, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 114 posts

I’m not alone! My 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid is doing the same thing.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 112 posts

Saved me from towing my 2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid. Thanks!

April 27, 2025 Reply

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