[Status: Resolved] My 2004 Lincoln Town Car is stuck in immobilizer mode, help

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Cyberninja
Member since November 2021 • 30 posts

How can I retrieve my 2004 Lincoln Town Car's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on February 24, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1890 posts

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

Posted on February 25, 2025

Replies (5)

Turboboost
Member • 120 posts

Been here before with my 2004 Lincoln Town Car. Let’s see if this one works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 61 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2004 Lincoln Town Car.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 104 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2004 Lincoln Town Car. Giving it a go myself.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 26 posts

I tried this with my 2004 Lincoln Town Car but still no luck. Any suggestions?

February 28, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 39 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2004 Lincoln Town Car.

March 01, 2025 Reply

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