[Completed] Key code help for 1988 Lincoln MK 7 with switchblade key

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Misterx
Member since April 2023 • 96 posts

Looking for my 1988 Lincoln MK 7's factory key code to program a key

Posted on December 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1329 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1988 Lincoln MK 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 10, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbite
Member • 30 posts

Was about to give up on my 1988 Lincoln MK 7, but this gives me hope.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 132 posts

My 1988 Lincoln MK 7 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

December 11, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 145 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1988 Lincoln MK 7 key issue.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 96 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1988 Lincoln MK 7.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 65 posts

I think my 1988 Lincoln MK 7 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 83 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1988 Lincoln MK 7.

December 15, 2024 Reply

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