[Recommended Fix] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1992 Lincoln Continental?

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Thunderbolt
Member since March 2022 • 109 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 1992 Lincoln Continental?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1992 Lincoln Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Hackman
Member • 41 posts

Anyone try this on a 1992 Lincoln Continental with push-button start?

January 02, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 86 posts

Anyone try this on a 1992 Lincoln Continental with push-button start?

January 03, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 25 posts

Worked for someone with a 1992 Lincoln Continental? Need to hear it!

January 04, 2025 Reply
Knightlight
Member • 16 posts

My 1992 Lincoln Continental is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 88 posts

Key code problems with my 1992 Lincoln Continental as well. Subscribed!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Ironman
Member • 126 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1992 Lincoln Continentals?

January 07, 2025 Reply

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