[Free Tool] Keyless entry fails on 2010 Lincoln MKZ - immobilizer active?

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Metalhead
Member since April 2023 • 79 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2010 Lincoln MKZ?

Posted on April 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 140 posts

This thread might save my 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Thanks everyone!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 39 posts

Was about to tow my 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Let me try this first.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 143 posts

Following this for my 2010 Lincoln MKZ. Please update if it works!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 119 posts

Worked for someone with a 2010 Lincoln MKZ? Need to hear it!

May 02, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 84 posts

Does this method work for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ models from 2010 onward?

May 03, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 10 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2010 Lincoln MKZ won’t recognize the key.

May 04, 2025 Reply

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