[It Worked!] Trying to flash ECU on 1986 Jaguar XJSC, code mismatch error

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Wizardoz
Member since June 2023 • 97 posts

Looking for my 1986 Jaguar XJSC's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1652 posts

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

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Purplehaze
Member • 92 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1986 Jaguar XJSC.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 109 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 1986 Jaguar XJSC.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 105 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1986 Jaguar XJSC too!

May 11, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 22 posts

My 1986 Jaguar XJSC won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 44 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1986 Jaguar XJSC.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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