Key fobs offer a convenient way to access and secure your vehicle, and the 1996 Lincoln Town Car is no exception. If you’re looking to program or reprogram your key fob for your classic Town Car, you’ve come to the right place. This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process to get your keyless entry system working smoothly. Whether you’ve replaced a lost fob or are experiencing issues with your current one, programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 1996 Lincoln Town Car Key Fob
Programming your 1996 Lincoln Town Car key fob is a straightforward procedure you can perform right at home. Follow these steps carefully to ensure successful programming:
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Enter the Factory-Set Code: Locate the 5-digit permanent entry code for your Lincoln Town Car. This code is crucial for initiating the programming sequence. You can typically find this code in one of three places:
- Owner’s Manual Package: Check the original owner’s manual package for a keyless entry code card.
- Trunk Label: Look for a computer-printed label inside the trunk, often on the right side lift-support arm.
- Keyless Entry Module: The code may be on the keyless locking control module itself, which is part number F6AB-13C791-AA and located inside the driver’s door.
Once you’ve located the code, enter it into the keyless entry keypad on the driver’s side door.
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Initiate Programming Mode: After entering the 5-digit code, press the “1-2” button on the keyless entry keypad. Upon pressing “1-2”, listen for the door locks to cycle (lock then unlock). This lock cycling indicates that your Lincoln Town Car has successfully entered key fob programming mode and is ready to learn the signal from your remote transmitter.
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Program the First Key Fob: Within 7 seconds of the door locks cycling, take your first key fob and press any button on it. If the programming is successful, you will hear the door locks cycle again (lock then unlock). This confirms that the car has recognized and stored the signal from your key fob. If the locks do not cycle, ensure your key fob has fresh batteries (CR1616, with the ‘+’ side facing down against the plastic) and repeat this step.
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Program Additional Key Fobs (Optional): If you have additional key fobs to program for your 1996 Lincoln Town Car, you can program up to a total of 4. Within 7 seconds of the last successful lock cycle (from programming the previous fob or from step 2 if programming the first fob), press any button on the next key fob you wish to program. Again, successful programming will be indicated by the door locks cycling. Repeat this step for any remaining key fobs you need to program.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming process and exit the programming mode, you can either simultaneously press the “7-8” and “9-0” buttons on the driver’s door key pad, or simply wait for more than 7 seconds. The system will automatically time out and exit programming mode after a period of inactivity.
By following these steps, you should have successfully programmed your 1996 Lincoln Town Car key fob. Enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again! If you encounter any difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you are using the correct 5-digit code and that your key fob batteries are in good condition.
