Lost or need to reprogram your key fob for your 2000 Lincoln Town Car? It can be a frustrating situation, but thankfully, programming a key fob for these models can often be done right at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide will walk you through the process, allowing you to regain keyless entry convenience quickly.
To begin, you’ll need to locate your Lincoln’s factory-set 5-digit entry code. This code is crucial for initiating the programming sequence. Typically, you can find this code in a few potential locations:
- Owner’s Manual: Check the owner’s manual package for a keyless entry code card.
- Trunk Area: Look for a computer-printed label inside the trunk, often on the right side lift support arm.
- Keyless Entry Module: Though less accessible, the code might be on the keyless locking control module itself, usually located within the driver’s door.
Once you have located the 5-digit code, follow these steps to program your 2000 Lincoln Town Car key fob:
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Enter the Factory Code: Using the keypad on the driver’s side door, carefully enter the 5-digit permanent code.
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Press the “1-2” Button: After entering the code, press the “1-2” button on the keypad. Listen for the door locks to cycle (lock then unlock). This lock cycling indicates the system is now in programming mode and ready to learn a new key fob.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within 7 seconds of the door locks cycling, press any button on the key fob you wish to program. If successful, the door locks will cycle again, confirming the fob has been programmed. If the locks do not cycle, ensure your key fob has fresh batteries (CR1616, with the ‘+’ side facing down) and try this step again.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 3 within 7 seconds for each additional fob. Up to four key fobs can be programmed to your 2000 Lincoln Town Car.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming, you can either wait for more than 7 seconds, and the system will automatically exit programming mode, or you can manually exit by simultaneously pressing the “7-8” and “9-0” buttons on the keypad.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully program your 2000 Lincoln Town Car key fob and restore the convenience of keyless entry to your vehicle.
