Lincoln Continental Key Replacement (1997-2002) in Ventura County

Short answer: no, not the transponder. Here is why. Your 1999 Continental uses Ford's PATS II immobilizer, which requires two existing working transponder keys to run the add-a-key procedure. If you have two working keys, you can add a third through the ignition cycling method. But if you are down to one key or zero keys, you need on-board programming tools to get the PATS system to accept a new transponder. That is exactly what we do on-site. Call (805) 790-8162 and we will get you sorted.

The H72-PT transponder key blank with a Texas TP2 chip. The OEM part number is 597602. It is a standard blade, not a high-security sidewinder or laser-cut key, with a 4-button remote head that covers lock, unlock, trunk, and panic. This blank is compatible across 1995-2002 models. We carry them on every truck, cut them on-site, and program the transponder through your car's OBD-II port. Total cost runs $125-$175, well under what the dealer charges.

Here is the honest answer: your 1997 used a red master key and black slave key system under PATS I. The car needs at least two properly programmed transponder keys registered to the system, or it triggers a no-start condition. You will see the immobilizer light flashing on the dash. A plain metal copy without a programmed chip will never start this car, no matter how perfectly it is cut. The fix is a two-key relearn procedure, which we handle on-site anywhere in Ventura County. Give us a call at (805) 790-8162.

No. Your 2000 Continental uses a standard blade transponder key, not a sidewinder or laser-cut high-security key. The 4-button remote uses the Ford-4B2 style fob, and the whole system runs on PATS II. Programming is done through the OBD-II port. If you have two working keys already, you can self-add a remote through the ignition cycling method. But adding a new transponder key to the immobilizer system requires professional tools. We handle it in your driveway for $125-$175.