[Free Fix] How do I tell if my 2021 Lincoln Navigator uses a transponder?

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Redbull
Member since September 2021 • 116 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my 2021 Lincoln Navigator?

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Lincoln Navigator. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Yankeezulu
Member • 17 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2021 Lincoln Navigator for a while.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 49 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2021 Lincoln Navigator's key code issue!

March 27, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 27 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2021 Lincoln Navigator.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 144 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2021 Lincoln Navigator?

March 29, 2025 Reply

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