[Solved] Do I need a dealer for 2003 Lincoln Aviator immobilizer reset?

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Blackwidow
Member since July 2022 • 107 posts

Where can I get the key code to make a new key for my 2003 Lincoln Aviator?

Posted on October 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1620 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Lincoln Aviator. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 39 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2003 Lincoln Aviator?

October 30, 2024 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 92 posts

Was about to give up on my 2003 Lincoln Aviator, but this gives me hope.

October 31, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 61 posts

Was about to give up on my 2003 Lincoln Aviator, but this gives me hope.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 18 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2003 Lincoln Aviator.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 21 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2003 Lincoln Aviator.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Heidi
Member • 59 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2003 Lincoln Aviator's mystery code.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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