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

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Flyingdutch
Member since April 2023 • 22 posts

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

Posted on January 20, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1612 posts

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

Posted on January 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Blackwidow
Member • 132 posts

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

January 21, 2025 Reply
Yellowfin
Member • 101 posts

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

January 22, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 141 posts

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

January 23, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 63 posts

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

January 24, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 59 posts

Following along—same issue with my Shelby Mustang.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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