[Status: Resolved] Urgent: I need the key programming code for my 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve

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Where's the key code stored in a 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve for making new keys?

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My 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve.

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve.

I’m in the same boat with my 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve. This looks promising.

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2017 Lincoln MKX Reserve.

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