[Issue Closed] Key code help for 1986 Lincoln Town Car with switchblade key

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Zerocool
Member since January 2022 • 139 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 1986 Lincoln Town Car key fob?

Posted on August 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1853 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Lincoln Town Car. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 01, 2024

Replies (5)

Wildthing
Member • 39 posts

My 1986 Lincoln Town Car has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

September 01, 2024 Reply
Darkangel
Member • 22 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 1986 Lincoln Town Car.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 134 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1986 Lincoln Town Car for days.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 135 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1986 Lincoln Town Car's mystery code.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Xrayspecs
Member • 74 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 1986 Lincoln Town Car!

September 05, 2024 Reply

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