[Issue Closed] My Mercury Monterey only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Jazzcat
Member since February 2023 • 72 posts

How can I obtain my Mercury Monterey's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1817 posts

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

Posted on May 13, 2025

Replies (3)

Yellowsub
Member • 45 posts

My Mercury Monterey is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 52 posts

My Mercury Monterey won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 14, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 29 posts

Anyone try this on a Mercury Monterey with push-button start?

May 15, 2025 Reply

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