[Issue Closed] Need key code after ECU replacement in 1998 Lincoln Navigator

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Zerocool
Member since July 2022 • 11 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 1998 Lincoln Navigator?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Lincoln Navigator. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowsub
Member • 41 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1998 Lincoln Navigator won’t recognize the key.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Bob
Member • 81 posts

Been stuck with my 1998 Lincoln Navigator for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 05, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 110 posts

Trying this out on my 1998 Lincoln Navigator today—hoping it works.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 113 posts

My 1998 Lincoln Navigator refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 07, 2024 Reply

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