[Confirmed] Can't program new key without code for Roush Performance Mustang

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Happycamper
Member since October 2022 • 130 posts

Need my Roush Performance Mustang's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on October 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1731 posts

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

Posted on October 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 26 posts

My Roush Performance Mustang's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

October 27, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 69 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Roush Performance Mustang for days.

October 28, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 148 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Roush Performance Mustang before?

October 29, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 64 posts

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

October 30, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 19 posts

Following along—same issue with my Roush Performance Mustang.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 104 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Roush Performance Mustang, hope someone can help.

November 01, 2024 Reply

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