Lost your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob or need to program a replacement? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for your 1997 Lincoln Town Car is a straightforward process you can accomplish right at home. This guide will walk you through each step to get your key fob working in minutes.
Before you begin, ensure you have your 5-digit permanent entry code. This code is crucial for entering programming mode. If you’re unsure of your code, check the trunk hinge for a sticker – it’s often located there. Having this code ready will make the process smooth and efficient.
Here’s how to program your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob:
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Enter Keypad Code: Begin by locking all doors of your Lincoln Town Car. Then, using the exterior keypad on your driver’s side door, enter your 5-digit factory-set code. Each digit should be pressed firmly and accurately.
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Initiate Programming Mode: Within five seconds after pressing the last digit of your code, press the ‘1/2’ button on the keypad. If done correctly, all doors will lock and then unlock. This lock-unlock cycle confirms that your vehicle has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn new key fobs.
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Program the First Key Fob: Immediately after the doors cycle, take your first key fob and press any button on it within five seconds. Upon successful programming of this key fob, the door locks will cycle once more, indicating that the vehicle has recognized and stored the signal from this remote.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, including existing remotes, you can program them at this stage. Within five seconds of the last successful programming confirmation (door lock cycle), press any button on the next key fob. The locks will cycle again to confirm each successful programming. It’s important to program all key fobs you intend to use during this session. If the keypad light turns off before you’ve programmed all fobs, 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 mode, simultaneously press the ‘7/8’ and ‘9/0’ buttons on the keypad. This action will save the programmed key fobs and conclude the programming sequence.
By following these steps, you should have successfully programmed your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob. Test each button on your fob to ensure it is working correctly with your vehicle’s locking and unlocking system. Programming your key fob yourself not only saves you time but also the expense of a dealership visit. Enjoy the convenience of your working key fob!
