[Answered] How to retrieve the key programming code for Mercury Lynx Wagon?

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Alphamale
Member since August 2022 • 127 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Mercury Lynx Wagon - where's the key code?

Posted on January 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Mercury Lynx Wagon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Pandaexpress
Member • 136 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Mercury Lynx Wagon.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 114 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Mercury Lynx Wagon as well.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 150 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Mercury Lynx Wagon.

January 21, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 128 posts

Just what I needed! My Mercury Lynx Wagon has been acting up lately.

January 22, 2025 Reply

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