[Solved] 2011 Lincoln Navigator remote replaced - car not recognizing it

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Where's the key code located on a 2011 Lincoln Navigator for key programming?

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Does this method work for the 2011 Lincoln Navigator models from 2010 onward?

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2011 Lincoln Navigator as well.

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