[It Worked!] Can car wash access key code for 1987 Lincoln Continental?

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Megabyte
Member since November 2021 • 112 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 1987 Lincoln Continental?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 831 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Lincoln Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Jazzmann
Member • 146 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1987 Lincoln Continental too.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 63 posts

Same problem on my 1987 Lincoln Continental. Watching for any working solutions.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 22 posts

My 1987 Lincoln Continental needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

January 08, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 16 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1987 Lincoln Continental?

January 09, 2025 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 111 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1987 Lincoln Continental. Trying this instead.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 12 posts

My 1987 Lincoln Continental is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

January 11, 2025 Reply

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