[Verified] Need my 1986 Land Rover Defender 110's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Alphacent
Member since May 2023 • 47 posts

Need my 1986 Land Rover Defender 110's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1986 Land Rover Defender 110. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Redbaron
Member • 134 posts

Saved me from towing my 1986 Land Rover Defender 110. Thanks!

January 25, 2025 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 16 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1986 Land Rover Defender 110.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 26 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1986 Land Rover Defender 110. Huge thanks!

January 27, 2025 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 12 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1986 Land Rover Defender 110?

January 28, 2025 Reply

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