[Recommended Fix] My 2008 Mercury Mariner flashes security light - what code is missing?

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Vectorprime
Member since February 2022 • 66 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2008 Mercury Mariner key?

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Mercury Mariner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (3)

Outlawstar
Member • 114 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2008 Mercury Mariner?

October 13, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 132 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Mercury Mariner before?

October 14, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 80 posts

Will this work for older 2008 Mercury Mariners? Mine's a 2009.

October 15, 2024 Reply

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