[Update] DIY method for retrieving PIN from 1999 Lincoln Continental ECU?

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Flyingmonk
Member since February 2023 • 19 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 1999 Lincoln Continental?

Posted on December 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 641 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Lincoln Continental. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowbird
Member • 53 posts

My 1999 Lincoln Continental won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

December 19, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 132 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1999 Lincoln Continental.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 130 posts

Worked for someone with a 1999 Lincoln Continental? Need to hear it!

December 21, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 47 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1999 Lincoln Continental.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 148 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 1999 Lincoln Continental. Trying this now.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 109 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1999 Lincoln Continental.

December 24, 2024 Reply

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