[Closed] Do I need a dealer for 2018 Lincoln MKX Select immobilizer reset?

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Ghostrider
Member since June 2023 • 21 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 2018 Lincoln MKX Select - help?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1909 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Lincoln MKX Select. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Papasmurf
Member • 124 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2018 Lincoln MKX Select's key code.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 140 posts

Saved me from towing my 2018 Lincoln MKX Select. Thanks!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 76 posts

Trying this on my 2018 Lincoln MKX Select later. Will report back.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 122 posts

Saved me from towing my 2018 Lincoln MKX Select. Thanks!

October 07, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 74 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2018 Lincoln MKX Select.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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