[Resolved] Key cloning didn’t work - 1999 Lincoln Navigator still needs code

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Looking for my 1999 Lincoln Navigator's factory key code to program a key

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Using this on my 1999 Lincoln Navigator now. Hope it works.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1999 Lincoln Navigator.

I’m in the same boat with my 1999 Lincoln Navigator. This looks promising.

My 1999 Lincoln Navigator's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

This might finally help me unlock my 1999 Lincoln Navigator's key code.

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