[Archived] Code card lost - 2016 Lincoln MKX Select won't accept new key

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Where's the key code stored on a 2016 Lincoln MKX Select for programming keys?

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This just might solve my 2016 Lincoln MKX Select's ignition issue.

Been stuck with my 2016 Lincoln MKX Select for weeks. This might be the fix.

My 2016 Lincoln MKX Select is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

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