[Method] Where’s the code stored on a Lincoln Navigator SUV smart key?

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Lincoln Navigator SUV?

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Trying to figure this out for my Lincoln Navigator SUV too!

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Lincoln Navigator SUV before?

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