[Recommended Fix] Trying to start my 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve but it says 'immobilized'

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Hackman
Member since December 2022 • 75 posts

Need my 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 36 posts

Same issue here with my 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, let me know if it works.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Silverbullet
Member • 66 posts

Just what I needed! My 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve has been acting up lately.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 137 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve. This is a lifesaver.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 113 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2018 Lincoln Navigator Reserve. Huge thanks!

November 09, 2024 Reply

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