[Verified] Verify Mercury Mountaineer key code before dealer visit

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Where's the key code stored in my Mercury Mountaineer for key programming?

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Still can’t find the code for my Mercury Mountaineer. This might do it.

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

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Mercury Mountaineer too.

I really hope this trick works on my Mercury Mountaineer.

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

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