[Solved] My 2001 Lincoln Town Car remote won’t sync - code needed?

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Silverbullet
Member since April 2022 • 133 posts

Looking for my 2001 Lincoln Town Car's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on August 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1007 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Lincoln Town Car. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Frostbyte
Member • 56 posts

Been here before with my 2001 Lincoln Town Car. Let’s see if this one works.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Supernova
Member • 28 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2001 Lincoln Town Car.

August 09, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 57 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2001 Lincoln Town Car.

August 10, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 15 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2001 Lincoln Town Car.

August 11, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 109 posts

My 2001 Lincoln Town Car needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 12, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 69 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2001 Lincoln Town Car owner.

August 13, 2024 Reply

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