[Confirmed Fix] 1986 Jaguar XJ won’t detect chipped key - reprogram failed

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Vortex22
Member since January 2023 • 107 posts

Need my 1986 Jaguar XJ's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on September 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1454 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Jaguar XJ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 09, 2024

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 22 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the 1986 Jaguar XJ?

September 09, 2024 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 27 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1986 Jaguar XJ.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 146 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1986 Jaguar XJ.

September 11, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 105 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1986 Jaguar XJ won’t recognize the key.

September 12, 2024 Reply

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