[Working] My 1959 Jaguar XK is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Frank
Member since December 2022 • 65 posts

Trying to program a new key for my 1959 Jaguar XK - where's the key code?

Posted on August 02, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1959 Jaguar XK. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (5)

Jazzmann
Member • 118 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1959 Jaguar XK.

August 03, 2024 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 131 posts

Really need the key code for my 1959 Jaguar XK, thanks for sharing!

August 04, 2024 Reply
Karmaking
Member • 19 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 1959 Jaguar XK!

August 05, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 62 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1959 Jaguar XK.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 71 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1959 Jaguar XK.

August 07, 2024 Reply

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