[Closed] Locked out of my 2017 Lincoln Navigator L, missing PIN code

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Trying to program a new key for my 2017 Lincoln Navigator L - where's the key code?

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Following along—same issue with my 2017 Lincoln Navigator L.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2017 Lincoln Navigator L owner.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Lincoln Navigator L as well.

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