Lost or need to reprogram your key fob for your 1997 Lincoln Town Car? It can be a minor inconvenience, but thankfully, programming your keyless entry remote is a straightforward process you can do yourself. Forget costly dealership visits for this simple task. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your 1997 Lincoln Town Car Key Fob quickly and easily.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your 1997 Lincoln Town Car Key Fob
Here’s how to program your key fob for your 1995-1997 Lincoln Town Car models. Follow these steps carefully to ensure successful programming:
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Enter the Factory-Set 5-Digit Code: Locate the 5-digit permanent code for your Lincoln Town Car. This code is essential for initiating the programming sequence. You can typically find it in one of these locations:
- Owner’s Manual Package: Check for a keyless entry code card within your owner’s manual package.
- Trunk Label: Look for a computer-printed label inside the trunk, often on the right side lift-support arm.
- Keyless Entry Control Module: The code might be on the keyless locking control module itself, usually located inside the driver’s door (part number: F6AB-13C791-AA).
Once you find the code, enter it into the keyless entry keypad located on the driver’s side door (exterior).
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Initiate Programming Mode: After entering the 5-digit code, press the “1-2” button on the driver’s door keyless entry pad.
- Confirmation: The door locks will cycle (lock then unlock). This lock cycling indicates that your Lincoln Town Car is now in programming mode and ready to learn the 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 first key fob you want to program.
- Successful Programming: If the programming is successful, the door locks will cycle again (lock then unlock). This confirms that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
- Troubleshooting: If the locks do not cycle, the key fob has not been programmed. Ensure you have fresh batteries in your key fob (type CR1616, with the ‘+’ side facing down against the plastic). Repeat this step, ensuring you press a button within the 7-second window.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program, you can do so now. Within 7 seconds of the last successful lock cycle, press any button on the next key fob.
- Repeat as Needed: The door locks will cycle again to confirm successful programming. Repeat this step for any additional key fobs, up to a maximum of 4 per vehicle.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming process, you can either:
- Simultaneous Press: Press the “7-8” and “9-0” buttons simultaneously on the driver’s door keypad.
- Wait: Simply wait for more than 7 seconds. The system will automatically exit programming mode after this short period of inactivity.
Understanding Your 1997 Lincoln Town Car Key Fob Battery
Your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob uses a CR1616 type battery. When replacing the battery, ensure you install it with the ‘+’ side facing down against the plastic cover inside the key fob. Proper battery installation is crucial for the key fob to function correctly during and after the programming process.
Programming your 1997 Lincoln Town Car key fob is a simple task that saves you time and money. By following these steps, you can quickly regain full keyless entry functionality for your vehicle.
