Key fobs offer unparalleled convenience for vehicle owners, allowing for easy locking, unlocking, and sometimes even remote starting of your car. If you own a 1997 Lincoln Town Car and need to program a new or replacement key fob, you might be wondering about the process. Luckily, programming your key fob for this model is a straightforward process you can accomplish yourself using the car’s keyless entry keypad. This guide will walk you through each step to get your key fob working seamlessly with your Lincoln Town Car.
Step-by-Step Programming Guide
Before you begin, ensure all doors of your 1997 Lincoln Town Car are locked. You’ll also need to locate your vehicle’s factory-set 5-digit permanent entry code. This code is crucial for initiating the programming sequence. If you’re unsure where to find it, check the trunk hinge; often, a sticker with the code is located there.
Once you have your code and are ready to proceed, follow these steps:
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Enter the Factory Entry Code: Using the keyless entry keypad on your Lincoln Town Car, carefully and accurately enter the 5-digit permanent entry code. This is the original code that came with your vehicle from the factory.
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Initiate Programming Mode: Within five seconds of pressing the last digit of your entry code, press the 1/2 button on the keypad. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, all doors will lock and then unlock. This lock cycling confirms that your Lincoln Town Car is now ready to learn the new key fob.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within five seconds of pressing the 1/2 button, take your first keyless remote (this could be a new or existing remote you want to reprogram) and press any button on it. Upon successful programming of this key fob, the door locks will cycle again, indicating confirmation.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more than one key fob to program, including any existing remotes, you can program them at this stage. Within five seconds of the last successful key fob programming (indicated by the lock cycle), press any button on the next key fob. The locks will cycle again to confirm successful programming. It’s important to note that if the keypad light turns off before you’ve programmed all your remotes, you will need to repeat the entire process from the beginning.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit the programming mode, simultaneously press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons on the keypad.
By following these simple steps, you should have successfully programmed your new or replacement key fob to your 1997 Lincoln Town Car. Now you can enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again.
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