[Issue Closed] How to get my Ford Crown Vic's key code to program replacement keys?

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How can I access my Ford Crown Vic's key code to program new keys?

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I’m not alone! My Ford Crown Vic is doing the same thing.

Anyone try this on a Ford Crown Vic with push-button start?

I’ve got a 2012 Ford Crown Vic, would this method still work?

My Ford Crown Vic just blinks. I think this might fix it.

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