[Update] Mercury Topaz not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Looking for my Mercury Topaz's key code to program a new key fob

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I tried this with my Mercury Topaz but still no luck. Any suggestions?

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My Mercury Topaz needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

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