[Verified] My Mustang Thoroughbred only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Icedragon
Member since October 2021 • 28 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my Mustang Thoroughbred?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mustang Thoroughbred. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumq
Member • 45 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mustang Thoroughbred?

December 24, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 127 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Mustang Thoroughbred.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 150 posts

I have the same Mustang Thoroughbred and I'm also trying to find the key code.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 57 posts

Really need the key code for my Mustang Thoroughbred, thanks for sharing!

December 27, 2024 Reply

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