Lincoln Continental Key Fob Programming
Updated 2026 2020 1 model year
The Lincoln Continental key fob has to be programmed by an automotive locksmith or dealer — there is no at-home procedure. Below is the exact replacement fob you need for each model year (FCC ID and part number), the battery it takes, and what programming costs.
Every Lincoln Continental model year
| Year | Programming | Key fob | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
| Proximity Key, Transponder Key · 5-button | CR2450 battery on Amazon |
2020 Lincoln Continental
How to program your key fob
This key fob can't be programmed with a do-it-yourself procedure. The vehicle needs a diagnostic tool connected to its OBD port to pair a new fob, so a replacement has to be set up by an automotive locksmith or a dealer.
Order the correct replacement fob below — match the FCC ID on your current fob first — then have a local automotive locksmith or the dealer program it to your vehicle.
Replacement key fobs
Find your key type below, then match the FCC ID printed on the back of your existing fob — or, for a plain transponder key, the blank code — to be sure of the right part.
Proximity Key
2 versionsStays in your pocket — the car unlocks and starts without inserting a key.
5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C931426, M3N-A2C93142600
- OE part #
- 164-R8149, 164-R8162, 164-R8275, 5929500, 5929505, 5938566 +2 more
- Frequency
- 902 MHz
- Chip
- NXP HITAG-PRO ID49 128 BIT
5-button Proximity Key
Find on Amazon- FCC ID
- M3N-A2C94078000
- OE part #
- 164-R8154, 5929515, HP5T-15K601-BE
- Frequency
- 902 MHz
- Chip
- NXP HITAG-PRO ID49 128 BIT
Transponder Key
A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
Transponder Key
Find on Amazon- Key blank
- N5F-A08TAA, N5F-A08TDA
- OE part #
- HU101
Photos show the OEM part for each number listed. Aftermarket replacements sold online are often slightly different in appearance — the FCC ID, not the shape, is what determines whether a fob will work with your car.
Lincoln Continental key fob battery
Your Lincoln Continental key fob uses a CR2450 3V lithium coin cell. A fresh one typically lasts 3–5 years.
Buy Energizer CR2450 Lithium Coin Batteries (2-pack) on AmazonHow to replace the battery
- 1 Slide the release latch and pull the metal emergency key out of the fob.
- 2 Use that key (or a coin) to pry the two halves apart at the seam.
- 3 Lift out the old coin cell — note which side faces up.
- 4 Drop in the new battery the same way (printed + side usually faces the back cover).
- 5 Press the case back together until it clicks, then test lock/unlock and push-to-start.
Battery tips
- Use a fresh, name-brand 3V lithium cell — bargain cells drain quickly.
- Even with a dead fob battery you can usually still start the car by holding the fob against the start button — check your owner's manual.
- If the fob still won't work after a new battery, it may need re-syncing or programming.
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