[Resolved] 2012 Lincoln Navigator keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Flyingdutch
Member since June 2022 • 71 posts

How to get my 2012 Lincoln Navigator's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1479 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Lincoln Navigator. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Killerinst
Member • 37 posts

Really need the key code for my 2012 Lincoln Navigator, thanks for sharing!

May 04, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 139 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2012 Lincoln Navigator too!

May 05, 2025 Reply
Rustynail
Member • 134 posts

Using this on my 2012 Lincoln Navigator now. Hope it works.

May 06, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 123 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2012 Lincoln Navigator.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 14 posts

My 2012 Lincoln Navigator just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Javaking
Member • 121 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2012 Lincoln Navigator.

May 09, 2025 Reply

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