[Method] OBD tools that read key code for 1971 Jaguar XJ

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Shadowfax
Member since October 2022 • 56 posts

How to get my 1971 Jaguar XJ's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 583 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1971 Jaguar XJ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Charlie
Member • 13 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1971 Jaguar XJ this hard?!

February 08, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 145 posts

My 1971 Jaguar XJ won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

February 09, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 116 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1971 Jaguar XJ for a while.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 122 posts

Key code problems with my 1971 Jaguar XJ as well. Subscribed!

February 11, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 125 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 1971 Jaguar XJ.

February 12, 2025 Reply

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