[Confirmed] Where’s the code stored on a Lincoln Town Car FFV smart key?

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How to get the key code to program keys for my Lincoln Town Car FFV?

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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Lincoln Town Car FFV.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lincoln Town Car FFV this weekend.

My Lincoln Town Car FFV needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Lincoln Town Car FFV—need the code first.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lincoln Town Car FFV for a while.

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