[Completed] Do you need a code when changing BCM in Shelby Mustang?

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Where's the key code hidden on my Shelby Mustang for key programming?

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Been here before with my Shelby Mustang. Let’s see if this one works.

Been here before with my Shelby Mustang. Let’s see if this one works.

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

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Shelby Mustang.

Following along—same issue with my Shelby Mustang.

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