[It Worked!] Any luck getting the 2012 Lincoln MKS PIN code without original key?

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Quantumleap
Member since May 2022 • 59 posts

Need my 2012 Lincoln MKS's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1937 posts

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Posted on February 09, 2025

Replies (6)

Silverbullet
Member • 77 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2012 Lincoln MKS. Trying this now.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 110 posts

My 2012 Lincoln MKS is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 90 posts

My 2012 Lincoln MKS's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 22 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2012 Lincoln MKS.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 47 posts

My 2012 Lincoln MKS's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 132 posts

My 2012 Lincoln MKS won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 14, 2025 Reply

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