[Status: Resolved] Shelby Mustang GT won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Rocketman
Member since August 2023 • 124 posts

Need my Shelby Mustang GT's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 579 posts

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

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 92 posts

Using this on my Shelby Mustang GT now. Hope it works.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 57 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Shelby Mustang GT's key code issue!

December 10, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 39 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Shelby Mustang GT's mystery code.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 12 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Shelby Mustang GT before?

December 12, 2024 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 137 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Shelby Mustang GT.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 111 posts

My Shelby Mustang GT won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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