[Solution] Mercury Mariner 2WD key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Looking for my Mercury Mariner 2WD's key code to program a new key fob

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercury Mariner 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Does anyone know if this works on push-start Mercury Mariner 2WDs?

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mercury Mariner 2WD?

Was about to give up on my Mercury Mariner 2WD, but this gives me hope.

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Mercury Mariner 2WD.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Mercury Mariner 2WD.

Same issue here with my Mercury Mariner 2WD, let me know if it works.

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