Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 1997 Lincoln Town Car? You can easily program your key fob yourself right at home without needing to visit a dealership. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your keyless entry remote quickly and efficiently.
Before you begin, ensure you have the factory-set 5-digit entry code for your Lincoln Town Car. This code is crucial for entering programming mode. If you don’t know it, check for a sticker containing the code on the trunk hinge or in your owner’s manual. You’ll also need the key fob you wish to program.
Here’s how to program your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob:
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Enter Factory Entry Code: Using the keyless entry keypad on your car door, carefully 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: Make sure all doors of your Lincoln Town Car are locked. Within 5 seconds of pressing the last digit of your entry code on the keypad, press the 1/2 button on the keypad. If you’ve successfully entered programming mode, all doors will lock and then unlock automatically, confirming the system is ready to learn a new key fob.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within 5 seconds of the doors cycling (locking and unlocking), press any button on the first keyless remote you want to program. Upon successful programming of this key fob, the door locks will cycle again to confirm.
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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 5 seconds of the last successful key fob programming confirmation (door locks cycling), press any button on the next key fob. The door locks will cycle again to confirm successful programming for each additional remote. Remember, if the keypad light turns off before you finish programming all remotes, you’ll need to restart the entire process from step 1.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit the programming mode, press the 7/8 and 9/0 buttons simultaneously on the keypad.
By following these straightforward steps, you can program your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob and regain the convenience of keyless entry. If you require a replacement key fob or additional remotes, be sure to visit Keylessentryremotefob.com for a wide selection of key fobs and remotes for various vehicles.
