97 lincoln town car RKE Programming...HELP!!!

[Bapster]

Hello, I have a 1997 Lincoln Town car signature series, and I am having trouble trying to program the remote. I bought it from the Lincoln dealership as I didn't get one when I bought the car, it is the gray square remote, no memory switch on the back. I can program a guest code using the keypad as I did that accidently not realizing at first I did that, so I know it allows me into programming mode, just the locks don't cycle to confirm that as I've seem elsewhere on the net, some people say they will cycle, others say they won't. The dealership says it is the correct remote for my car as it is the only one that appears on their computer, it replaces the peanut shaped remote. But I have no idea, I even got the remote replaced thinking it was defective, as did the dealership thinking the same thing, but still no go on programming...any ideas? cuz I'm lost as to what to do...thanks for any help in advance, I really appreciate it

- Brian

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Bapster

Hello, I have a 1997 Lincoln Town car signature series...

Brian - see my response on the other forum. You have the incorrect FOB; for more than one reason most likely.

Does anyone with a 1997 LTC have a SQUARE 4-Button FOB?

[Towncar]

Does anyone with a 1997 LTC have a SQUARE 4-Button FOB?

I have one I use as a spare on my 1996.. I was told it works with 95/96/97.

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Towncar

I have one I use as a spare on my 1996.. I was told it works with 95/96/97.

So you have a peanut shaped one as well?

Just to clear up any confusion, will you confirm that the FCC ID on both of your remotes is the same?

[Towncar]

Wow.. I never looked at how badly worn my peanuts are.. <hmmm bad reference>

My square MEM2 is dark gray with the following #'s
F8OB-15K601-BA
FCC ID: CWTWB1U311
CAN: 1788 102 437

My peanuts MEM1 and MEM2 are: (I can barely make these out, so I might be mistaken)
CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHI602

CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHJ002

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Towncar

Wow.. I never looked at how badly worn my peanuts are.. <hmmm bad reference>

My square MEM2 is dark gray with the following #'s
F8OB-15K601-BA
FCC ID: CWTWB1U311
CAN: 1788 102 437

My peanuts MEM1 and MEM2 are: (I can barely make these out, so I might be mistaken)
CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHI602

CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHJ002

That's just goofy; the FCC ID does not match between peanut and square. I don't get it. Although I think your letters are worn and both peanut FOB's are LHJ002.

My LTC came with but one peanut FOB; I purchased another on EBay that matched my FCC ID as this is the key to success. The part number can vary but the FCC ID cannot. But given Towncar's post, I must be wrong for the 1997 model year yet vendors-o-plenty sell peanut FOB's for the 95-97 model year. I dunno, I give up. Another certainty is that you haven't tried a peanut FOB yet.

[Bapster]

Originally Posted by Towncar

Wow.. I never looked at how badly worn my peanuts are.. <hmmm bad reference>

My square MEM2 is dark gray with the following #'s
F8OB-15K601-BA
FCC ID: CWTWB1U311
CAN: 1788 102 437

My peanuts MEM1 and MEM2 are: (I can barely make these out, so I might be mistaken)
CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHI602

CANADA 109 K1421
FCC ID: LHJ002

So I would need the remote with those fcc id #'s? like f80b-15k601-aa? if that is correct, then I can tell the lincoln dealership that I need a remote with that fcc id number...since they already have $40 of my money for a remote that doesn't work..the fcc id # on the remote I have now is cwtwb1u343... in my searching online, this is an old fcc id number.

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Bapster

So I would need the remote with those fcc id #'s? like f80b-15k601-aa? if that is correct, then I can tell the lincoln dealership that I need a remote with that fcc id number...since they already have $40 of my money for a remote that doesn't work..the fcc id # on the remote I have now is cwtwb1u343... in my searching online, this is an old fcc id number.

Actually, I'd ask for FOB's with LHxxxx FCC ID's as Towncar and I both have 2 FOB's that are OEM (and peanut) and LHxxxx. I would expect a square FOB with an LHxxxx FCC ID to work on a 1997 LTC, even if that FOB came from a Grand Marquis, Crown Victoria, etc.

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by All2kool

Actually, I'd ask for FOB's with LHxxxx FCC ID's as Towncar and I both have 2 FOB's that are OEM (and peanut) and LHxxxx. I would expect a square FOB with an LHxxxx FCC ID to work on a 1997 LTC, even if that FOB came from a Grand Marquis, Crown Victoria, etc.

I'd even bet money that the first FOB you try with an FCC ID of LHJ002 will work; regardless of shape.

[Bapster]

Originally Posted by All2kool

I'd even bet money that the first FOB you try with an FCC ID of LHJ002 will work; regardless of shape.

ok, so all I need is a remote that had the fcc id# LHJ002?...Somebody in a different forum said something about needing one with the similar fcc id number but I think it ended with a "1"? Is there a way I can get the fcc id# off of the module in the driver's door?...just to be sure.

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Bapster

ok, so all I need is a remote that had the fcc id# LHJ002?...Somebody in a different forum said something about needing one with the similar fcc id number but I think it ended with a "1"? Is there a way I can get the fcc id# off of the module in the driver's door?...just to be sure.

To be specific, LHJ001 or LHJ002. The remotes are numbered or may have a switch on the back. The number relates to which Memory Seat recall will be activated upon unlocking the doors.

I do not know of where the FCC ID may be located on the car.

[Bapster]

Originally Posted by All2kool

To be specific, LHJ001 or LHJ002. The remotes are numbered or may have a switch on the back. The number relates to which Memory Seat recall will be activated upon unlocking the doors.

I do not know of where the FCC ID may be located on the car.

Would this one be the proper upgrade/update remote from the peanut shape that was discontinued? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINCO...Q5fAccessories

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Bapster

Would this one be the proper upgrade/update remote from the peanut shape that was discontinued? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LINCO...Q5fAccessories

No, the FCC ID is for the model year beginning 1998, I do not believe it would work. I firmly believe you need a FOB with LHJ001/2.

[Bapster]

Originally Posted by All2kool

No, the FCC ID is for the model year beginning 1998, I do not believe it would work. I firmly believe you need a FOB with LHJ001/2.

Found another one that says it can be used on 95-06 models of lincoln's...so it's conflicting which is true or not. http://www.autotransponder.com/ford_...tegory_id=1990

[All2kool]

Originally Posted by Bapster

Found another one that says it can be used on 95-06 models of lincoln's...so it's conflicting which is true or not. http://www.autotransponder.com/ford_...tegory_id=1990

One thing is sure, Towncar and I have 4 FOB's with LHxxxx FCC ID's that ALL WORK. Second thing that is sure is that you haven't tried a FOB with an LHxxxx FCC ID.