[Update] Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan stopped working after jump-start - immobilizer?

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Neontiger
Member since January 2023 • 114 posts

Looking for my Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on December 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1088 posts

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

Posted on December 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Diana
Member • 137 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan. This looks promising.

December 02, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 86 posts

My Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 03, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 21 posts

This might finally help me unlock my Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan's key code.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Oldschool
Member • 43 posts

Really need the key code for my Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan, thanks for sharing!

December 05, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 39 posts

My Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 06, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 144 posts

I’m not alone! My Lincoln MKZ Reserve Sedan is doing the same thing.

December 07, 2024 Reply

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