[It Worked!] Just changed battery, now 2017 Lincoln MKC Select asks for a PIN code

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Where's the key code hidden on my 2017 Lincoln MKC Select for key programming?

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Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2017 Lincoln MKC Select—need the code first.

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2017 Lincoln MKC Select's key code.

Really hoping this unlocks my 2017 Lincoln MKC Select's mystery code.

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