[Answered] Need key code after battery died in 2004 Lincoln LS

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Electricboog
Member since March 2023 • 28 posts

Looking for my 2004 Lincoln LS's factory key code to program a key

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1201 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Lincoln LS. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Urbanlegend
Member • 47 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2004 Lincoln LS.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 29 posts

If this works for my 2004 Lincoln LS, I owe you big time.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 29 posts

Just tried this on my 2004 Lincoln LS—anyone else have success?

March 28, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 110 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2004 Lincoln LS. This is a lifesaver.

March 29, 2025 Reply

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