[Success] Stolen keys - need key code for my Mercury Tracer

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Knightlight
Member since June 2022 • 98 posts

How can I access my Mercury Tracer's key code to program new keys?

Posted on May 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1651 posts

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

Posted on May 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Frostymug
Member • 48 posts

Been stuck with my Mercury Tracer for weeks. This might be the fix.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 142 posts

My Mercury Tracer's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

May 03, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 81 posts

Really need the key code for my Mercury Tracer, thanks for sharing!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Titanium
Member • 72 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Mercury Tracer. Giving it a go myself.

May 05, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 98 posts

Appreciate any advice—my Mercury Tracer won’t recognize the key.

May 06, 2025 Reply

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